Authors : Toma Maina Antip; Christiana Fwenji Zumyil

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jan549

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Abstract : Analysis of defluoridation for portable water in Langtang north. One hundred and fifty questionnaires were distributed across three localities (Lajhan, Pilgani, and Kwalak) in Langtang North Local Government Area to analyse the effect and importance of defluoridation of portable water. Water sources, including dams, wells, boreholes, streams, and rivers, have similar taste profiles, and untreated consumption can lead to dental fluorosis. The study further highlighted key consideration for dental fluorosis how water contributes to it. The paper discovered that there is a significant relationship between portable water and government efforts on deflouridation of portable water in Langtang North LGA. The paper recommended that Homes can use common methods of deflouridation of portable drinking water to remove chloride ions from water to have safe drinking water such as the use of Moringa olifeira leaves.

Keywords : Deflouridation, Dental Flourisis, Portable Water.

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