Characterisation of smectite-rich clay soil: Implication for groundwater defluoridation
Groundwater is a widely used and affordable source of drinking water in most of the rural areas of South Africa. Several studies have indicated that groundwater in some boreholes in South Africa has a fluoride concentration above the level recommended by the World Health Organization (1.5 mg/L). Flu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2016-11-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3681 |