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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Main Authors: Rabelani Mudzielwana, Mugera W. Gitari, Titus A.M. Msagati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2016-11-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
Subjects:
pH
Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3681