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Fluorosis and Drinking Water Standards in India & World

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Fluorosis, a general medical issue is brought about by abundance admission of fluoride through drinking water/sustenance items/mechanical outflow over a long stretch. It brings about real wellbeing issue like dental, skeletal and non-skeletal fluorosis. The late phases of skeletal and dental fluorosis impacts are changeless and irreversible in nature, unfavourable to the soundness of an individual and the group, which thusly effectively affects development, advancement and economy of the nation. World Health Organization (WHO) has set the furthest reaches of drinking water norms at 1.5 mg/l, and the Bureau of Indian Standards, has accordingly, set down Indian drinking water models as 1.0 mg/l as most extreme reasonable utmost of fluoride with further comments as 'lesser the better'. Admission of fluoride higher than the ideal level is the fundamental purpose behind dental and skeletal fluorosis. The principle source of groundwater is from fluoride-rich rocks. A large por...
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Ten Traditional Water Conservation Methods Still In Use

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Ten Traditional Water Conservation Methods Still In Use   Having a varied terrain India poses a challenging prospect when it comes to water conservation and water usage. One particular solution is thus not applicable to different areas of the country. In addition, while the use of technology and advancement of science can provide ready solutions, sometimes, traditional time-tested ways can help fulfil the requirements of people in a much more effective way. Here is a list of some of the traditional water conservation systems that are still in use: Kul Kuls are diversion channels that carry water from a glacier to village. Often spanning long distances, with some over 10 km long, kuls have been around for centuries. They are the lifeline of people of Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh and in Jammu too. Kul starts at the glacier, which is to be tapped. Keeping the head clear of debris is achieved by lining the sides of Kul with stones which ensure that...
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