Author(s):
R. Pradeep Kumar, Vijayalakshmi B.
Email(s):
drrpradeepkumar@yahoo.co.in
DOI:
10.5958/0974-360X.2017.00063.4 
Address:
Dr. R. Pradeep Kumar1*, Ms. Vijayalakshmi B.2
1Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry Saveetha Dental College, 162, Poonamallee High Road, Velappanchavadi, Chennai 600077
2Intern Saveetha Dental College, 162, Poonamallee High Road, Velappanchavadi, Chennai 600077
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 10,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2017
ABSTRACT:
Ground water forms a major source of drinking water in urban as well as in rural areas. The water need is met mainly from tanks, tube wells and dug wells. The aim of this study is determination of fluoride content in ground water in certain areas of Madurai district. Ground water(bore well) samples were collected from 5 areas of Madurai district. The level of fluoride in water is calculated using ion exchange method. The result was compared with WHO recommended limit of fluoride - 1.5mg/l. Due to the high concentration of fluoride, dental fluorosis was also identified in people residing in that area.
Cite this article:
R. Pradeep Kumar, Vijayalakshmi B.. Assessment of Fluoride Concentration in Ground Water in Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 2017; 10(1): 309-310. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2017.00063.4
Cite(Electronic):
R. Pradeep Kumar, Vijayalakshmi B.. Assessment of Fluoride Concentration in Ground Water in Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 2017; 10(1): 309-310. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2017.00063.4 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2017-10-1-63