Environmental Science
7 years ago

High Levels of Fluoride and Nitrate in Drinking Water Pose Health Risks

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International Journal of Chemical Sciences
Physicochemical Analysis of Drinking Water Supplied in Urban Towns of Bharatpur District (Rajasthan)
Lovleen Gupta, Ram Roop Meena

Paper Summary

The drinking water in urban towns of Bharatpur District, Rajasthan, has high levels of harmful substances like Fluoride, Nitrate, and Total Hardness. A study conducted in June 2013 analyzed water samples from various points. The results showed that some samples exceeded safe limits set by standards. High levels of these substances can lead to health issues in humans and harm vegetation.

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