Assessment of Fluoride Concentration in drinking water in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Ground water forms a major source of drinking water in urban as well as in rural areas. The water need is met mainly from tanks, tube wells and dug wells. The aim of this study is determination of fluoride content in ground water in certain areas of Coimbatore. Open well samples were collected from 5 areas of Coimbatore . The level of fluoride in water is calculated using ion exchange method. The result was compared with WHO recommended limit of fluoride - 1.5mg/l.