Water quality parameter
Fluoride testing in Ethiopia
Fluoride occurs naturally in groundwater and is measured in mg/L. It cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, so the only way to know the level in a borehole is to test it. Palintest measures fluoride photometrically by the SPADNS method, on a photometer with a dedicated fluoride range.
Why it matters in Ethiopia
The WHO guideline value for fluoride in drinking water is 1.5 mg/L. The Ethiopian Rift Valley is one of the best documented high fluoride groundwater belts in the world, so fluoride is a routine test for a new borehole between Ziway and Awassa, not an occasional one.
6 products in the Wagtech Trading catalog measure Fluoride.
Instruments and kits
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