Distribution and treatment of groundwater contaminated by both fluoride and arsenic

Xiaohong Guan, Jingcheng Zhang, Xue Yang, Wang Qi, Haoran Dong

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Abstract

The presence of high fluoride concentrations in groundwater has prompted many scientific studies around the world. Arsenic contamination of groundwater is a widespread phenomenon, affecting many countries in the world. Therefore, the research on groundwater contaminated with fluoride and arsenic is vital for people's health. The groundwater in many countries, including China, Mexico, Argentina and Pakistan was reported to be polluted by both fluoride and arsenic. Many provinces, including Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Qinghai and Jilin, are suffering from fluoride-arsenic contaminated groundwater. However, very few studies have investigated the co-removal of fluoride and arsenic from groundwater. Since most people drinking groundwater contaminated by both fluoride and arsenic live in the rural areas, the authors believe that the modified slow filtration tank may be a good choice for co-removal of fluoride and arsenic to ensure the safety of drinking water.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 International Conference on Electric Technology and Civil Engineering, ICETCE 2011 - Proceedings
Pages4046-4049
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 International Conference on Electric Technology and Civil Engineering, ICETCE 2011 - Lushan, China
Duration: 22 Apr 201124 Apr 2011

Publication series

Name2011 International Conference on Electric Technology and Civil Engineering, ICETCE 2011 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2011 International Conference on Electric Technology and Civil Engineering, ICETCE 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityLushan
Period22/04/1124/04/11

Keywords

  • Arsenic
  • Combined Pollution
  • Fluoride
  • Groundwater

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