Fluoride in groundwater in selected villages in Eritrea (North East Africa).

作者: R. Srikanth , K. S. Viswanatham , Fikremariam Kahsai , Abraham Fisahatsion , Micheal Asmellash

DOI: 10.1023/A:1014491915537

关键词: FluorideDental fluorosisEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental engineeringPopulationPegmatiteWater qualityWater pollutionBatholithGroundwaterHydrology

摘要: A study was undertaken to estimate fluoride content in the groundwater certain parts of rural Eritrea. North-East Africa, along River Anseba. Standard procedure adopted for detection. Results indicate elevated concentration groundwater. The highest found be 3.73 mg L(-1), well above safety level consumption. Geological basis high has been established; it is presumed pegmatite intrusion hosted by a granitic batholith. Extensive dental fluorosis observed population exposed drinking water content.

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