Quality of our groundwater resources: Arsenic and fluoride
Geosciences
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Abstract
Groundwater often contains arsenic or fluoride concentrations too high for drinking or cooking. These constituents, often naturally occurring, are not easy to remove. The right combination of natural or manmade conditions can lead to elevated arsenic or fluoride which includes continental source rocks, high alkalinity and pH, reducing conditions for arsenic, high phosphate, high temperature and high silica. Agencies responsible for safe drinking water should be aware of these conditions, be prepared to monitor, and treat if necessary.
Suggested Citation
Nordstrom, D.K., 2011, Quality of our groundwater resources: Arsenic and fluoride: Geosciences, v. 13, p. 82-87.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Quality of our groundwater resources: Arsenic and fluoride |
| Series title | Geosciences |
| Volume | 13 |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | BRGM |
| Contributing office(s) | Branch of Regional Research-Central Region, Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |
| Description | 6 p. |
| First page | 82 |
| Last page | 87 |