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Fluoride Mobilization Due to Coal Mining in Parts of Chhattisgarh
Bhilai Institute of Technology Raipur, New Raipur, India
Applied Chemistry, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg, India
Applied Chemistry, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg, India
- 1 Bhilai Institute of Technology Raipur, New Raipur, India
- 2 Applied Chemistry, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg, India
- 3 Applied Chemistry, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg, India
Journal of Environmental Protection·Volume 04 (2013)·Pages 385–388·Published 25 April 2013·DOI10.4236/jep.2013.44046
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Abstract
This paper reports the ground water quality deterioration due to fluoride in the parts of Chhattisgarh state. Out of se lected 60 sites, high contamination of fluoride content up to 7.00 ppm was found in Kolam, Muragaon and Saraitola villages and in the range of 1.0 to 1.2 ppm in Basanpalli, Bhalumuda, Dolesara, Penkapara, Kunjhemura villages. Ten new areas were selected for yearly monitoring and fluoride concentration was found up to 1.44 ppm. The results call for immediate steps for monitoring and treatment of contaminated locations.
KeywordsChhattisgarhContaminationFluorideGround WaterTreatment
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