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Assessment of fluoride content and microbial quality of potable water near rural government primary schools of Doni and Kalkeri villages of Mundargi taluk Gadag district Karnataka in an Indian context
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Sudha kumbar, Dr. Vidya Kittali, Shivaraj Kumbar, Sangeetha VJ, Savitha V Jammanakatt
Abstract
Fluorosis is a significant public health concern resulting from
prolonged consumption of fluoride-contaminated drinking water. Excessive
fluoride intake can lead to dental, skeletal, and non-skeletal fluorosis. In
India, approximately 62 million people, including 6 million children, are
estimated to suffer from fluoride-related health issues. The lack of awareness
regarding drinking water quality further exacerbates the problem. Therefore,
early detection of fluoride toxicity and implementation of preventive measures
are crucial. Aim of this study was to assess the fluoride content in drinking
water sources located near rural Government Primary Schools in Doni and Kalkeri
villages of Mundargi Taluk, Gadag District, Karnataka, India. Main objective of this study was to determine the fluoride concentration in
potable water sources near selected rural schools in Doni and Kalkeri villages.
The study involved collecting potable water samples from various sources in
Doni and Kalkeri villages. Fluoride estimation was performed using standard
procedures in a fluoride testing laboratory, and microbial quality was assessed
in a microbiology laboratory. A total of 20 water samples were analyzed for
fluoride content. Among them, 18 samples contained fluoride concentrations
exceeding 1 ppm, rendering them unfit for drinking according to WHO standards,
while only 2 samples met the safety limits. Microbial analysis revealed that
only 2 of the 20 water sources were suitable for drinking, whereas the
remaining sources were contaminated. Notably, Kalkeri village exhibited higher
fluoride levels compared to Doni village. Out of the 20 tested samples, only 2
were found safe for human consumption. The high fluoride and microbial
contamination levels in most water sources indicate an urgent need for water
purification measures such as chlorination and filtration to ensure safe
drinking water in these rural areas.
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Sudha kumbar, Dr. Vidya Kittali, Shivaraj Kumbar, Sangeetha VJ, Savitha V Jammanakatt "Assessment of fluoride content and microbial quality of potable water near rural government primary schools of Doni and Kalkeri villages of Mundargi taluk Gadag district Karnataka in an Indian context". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 10, Issue 6, 2025, Pages 1-5
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