Abstract

An international issue is the high concentration of fluoride ions in groundwater. The main source of fluoride in water is the interplay of natural minerals in rocks, soils, and water. Fluorite and apatite micas are typical fluorine-containing minerals, while agricultural fertilisers are examples of anthropogenic sources of fluoride. Although fluoride has positive benefits on teeth, low fluoride levels increase the risk of tooth decay. Skeletal fluorosis is brought on by high fluoride concentrations. In Telangana, water fluoridation has grown to be a serious public health concern. One of Telangana's fluoride-prone areas is the hard rock and alluvial plain of Nalgonda District. Twenty five groundwater samples that were gathered from the research region, or the Wailpalli area, had hydro geochemical tests done on them. Numerous parameters were calculated, including electrical conductivity, pH, TDS, and concentrations of Ca+2, Mg+2, Na+, K+2, CO3-2, HCO3-, Cl-, and F-. The results of the analysis show that groundwater is often hard in nature and ranges from acidic to alkaline

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