A baseline study on the distribution of fluoride in drinking water and its health risk assessment in Industrial areas of Sivakasi, India
Mohammad Suhail Meer,
Krishnan Vijayaprabhakaran,
Selva Ganapathy Velusamy
et al.
Abstract:Sivakasi, popularly known as "Little Japan," is a town in the southern region of Tamil Nadu. The study area has a semi-arid tropical monsoon climate. The inhabitants depend heavily on groundwater, which is used extensively for irrigation, drinking, and domestic. The present research aimed to evaluate groundwater quality in Sivakasi, focusing on fluoride levels and major ions, providing essential information on the non-carcinogenic risks posed to residents, particularly adults, and the suitability of water for … Show more
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