Abstract

The problem of fluoride contaminated water has been reported to affect many parts of Gujarat especially in Mehsana District causing severe causes of fluoride related diseases. Although there are varying standards on the acceptable fluoride concentrations around the world; the general consensus is that fluoride above 1.5 mg/L will be detrimental to health. As such, a feasibility study on the drinking water in Mehsana is undertaken to decide if a project by Engineers-Without-Borders on fluoride removal in drinking water is feasible in Mehsana. Water testing was further conducted in University of Oxford to validate the results that were obtained in Mehsana. The paper will then conclude with the current concentration of fluoride in selected villages in Mehsana and the recommended future directions EWB-Oxford should be taken for the project.

Key words: Engineers-Without-Borders, Gujarat, Mehsana district, drinking water.