samples collected from the fluoride endemic region of Gaya district of Bihar. Fluoride was
measured in 77 water samples collected from fluoride endemic villages and 69 samples
contained fluoride> 1.5 mg/L. A positive correlation was found between pH and fluoride (r=
0.24), suggesting geogenic contamination of fluoride into groundwater. X-ray diffraction
(XRD) analyses of rocks and soil samples were done. Results showed the presence of …