Abstract

Defluoridation of water by the Nalgonda technique is a commonly used household process in areas of endemic fluorosis in villages around Nalgonda (Andhra Pradesh, India). The aim of this paper was to modify the existing well-known procedure minimally and without much change in the cost to bring about a greater removal of fluoride. By doubling the concentrations of alum and lime, water fluoride levels fell significantly (p< 0.001) in tap water and drinking water while pH levels and other inorganic factors remained unaffected.

Details

Title
Defluoridation of water by a one step modification of the Nalgonda technique
Author
Suneetha, N; Rupa, K; Sabitha, V; Kumar, K; Mohanty, Shruti; Kanagasabapathy, A; Rao, Pragna
Pages
56-58
Publication year
2008
Publication date
Jul 2008
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
17556783
e-ISSN
09746005
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
857844082
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jul 2008