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@article{170329,
        author = {Dr.Pratibha S.Kurup and Sheash kumari},
        title = {ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATER FLUORIDE CONTAMINATION'S NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH IN THE BALOD DISTRICT OF CHHATTISGARH},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {603-609},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=170329},
        abstract = {The granitic and gneissic topography of the Archaean and Proterozoic periods in the Indian states of Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh has numerous known occurrences of fluorosis, both oral and skeletal. The presence of harmful fluoride is thought to have its roots in geological processes. Comprehensive research is needed to understand fluoride behaviour in drinking water, especially in relation to hydrogeological settings, climate, and other aspects. Groundwater hydrogeology in the Balod district of Chhattisgarh, is the focus of the current investigation. The purpose of this research is to learn more about groundwater pollution from fluoride and to deduce the chemical factors that govern fluoride spread. Crystalline basement and Proterozoic sedimentary rocks (limestone, shale, and sandstone) provide the underlayment of the research area. In June 2023, 55 water samples were collected from wells that were dug or bored in the study region. According to the results, the water samples showed a wide range of physicochemical compositions. Alkaline pH levels ranging from 6.02 to 8.66, with an average of 7.34, were typically detected in groundwater. Fluoride concentrations ranged from 0.12 mg/l to 3.58 mg/l, according to the results of the chemical study. As groundwater interacted with fluoride-bearing minerals in the host rock, chemical reactions, dissociation, and dissolution increased groundwater fluoride concentration. The high fluoride content in groundwater is caused by chemical weathering and alkalinity. Dental and skeletal fluorosis were severe problems for the villagers since they had no choice but to drink the groundwater, which was highly fluoridated.},
        keywords = {Fluoride, Groundwater, Granitic terrain, Fluorosis, Balod},
        month = {December},
        }