K.L. Prakash, N. Nandini and R.K. Sornashekar
Abstract
The present study was taken up to assess the fluoride status of ground waters of Anekal taluk. A total of 272 ground water samples were analyzed for the fluoride content. In local (Kasaba) Hobli about 17.22 per cent of samples showed excess fluoride with reference to BIS standards, whereas in Attibele and Sarjapura 15.48 and 30.0 per cent respectively were rich in fluorides. A total of I 7.64 percent of the samples showed high level of fluoride in Anekal taluk and are not suitable for drinking purpose.