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Nitrate and fluoride contaminations in ground water of Sambhar Lake city and its adjoining area Jaipur District (Raj), India

Physico-chemical analysis of ground water of Sambhar lake city and its adjoining area block, was performed to have a clear picture of water quality so that remedial measure could be worked for fluoride higher than 6 mg/lit may cause osteoporsis and fluorosis. High nitrate is alarming as it indicates possibility of seepage from sewage.