Research scholars from Anna University have found a possible solution to the seemingly insurmountable problem faced by the north-western districts of the State — high fluoride content in groundwater.

It didn’t happen overnight nor was it the result of a laboratory experiment, as a team of four from the varsity worked on the project for over six years studying the groundwater composition and fluoride contamination levels across Dharmapuri-Krishnagiri.

A pilot project was set up in Pappichettipatti village, Harur taluk, in Dharmapuri district to bring down fluoride levels from 4 mg per litre to 0.2 mg/l so that it can be used for domestic and agricultural purposes.....................Read more

Source: The New Indian Express