IRON FLUORIDE, ARSENIC AND REMOVAL PLANT
Features
Effects Of Fluoride & Arsenic And Removal Techniques
1 – Fluoride & its Effects
Fluoride is essential for human being as it helps in normal mineralization of bones and formation of dental enamel. It adversely affects the health of human being when their concentration exceeds the limit of 1.5 mg/l. About 96% of the fluoride in the body is found in bone and teeth. Fluoride is a double-edged sword. Ingestion of large amount of fluoride is as harmful as ingestion of its inadequate amount.
Inadequate quantities fluoride causes health problems especially in children. In cold countries like USA, UK etc. problems are related to inadequate consumption of fluoride. In these countries, fluoride is added to water to prevent health hazards. There are areas where dental problems have reduced progressively by adding fluoride in water. Due to inadequacy of fluoride, children suffer from:
