| Abstract: | This report describes the results of a study by the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey, to evaluate the distribution of fluoride in ground water of West Virginia. Fluoride is a natural chemical constituent in domestic and public water supplies in West Virginia. Fluoride concentrations of about 1.0 milligram per liter in drinking water are beneficial to dental health. Concentrations greater than 2.0 milligrams per liter, however, could harm teeth and bones. Fluoride concentra- tions in ground water of West Virginia range from less than 0.1 to 12 milligrams per liter. Fluoride concentrations that exceed 2.0 milligrams per liter are found in wells drilled to all depths, wells drilled in all topographic settings, and wells drilled into most geologic units. Most fluoride concentrations that exceed 2.0 milligrams per liter are located at sites clustered in the northwestern part of the State. |
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| Citation Author: | Mathes, M. V.; Waldron, M. C. |
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| Citation Series Number: | 92-140 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Distribution of fluoride in ground water of West Virginia; 1993; OFR; 92-140; Mathes, M. V.; Waldron, M. C. |
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| Text: | Distribution of fluoride in ground water of West Virginia; 1993; OFR; 92-140; Mathes, M. V.; Waldron, M. C. |
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| Date Other: | Wed, 1 Nov 1995 00:00 -0600 |
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