The fluoride concentration in the drinking water of towns in the Transvaal, Orange Free State and Natal.
Date
1994
Authors
Grobler S.R.
Janse van Rensburg S.D.
Rossouw R.J.
Holtshousen W.S.
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Abstract
In previous studies the water fluoride content of the larger cities in South Africa, and smaller towns in the Cape Province were recorded. This project was extended to include smaller towns (500 or more inhabitants) in the Transvaal, Orange Free State and Natal. Drinking water was collected in polypropylene containers and the fluoride content determined potentiometrically. The information obtained made it possible to compile a table setting out the fluoride content of the drinking water in these smaller towns. The study confirms a previous observation that water from boreholes has the highest (p < 0.05), and fountains the lowest fluoride content.
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fluoride, article, South Africa, statistics, water supply, Fluorides, South Africa, Water Supply
Citation
The Journal of the Dental Association of South Africa = Die Tydskrif van die Tandheelkundige Vereniging van Suid-Afrika
49
2
49
2