Comprehensive evaluation of groundwater quality and human health risk assessment in an ecologically sensitive mountainous catchment in Southern Western Ghats, India

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Groundwater quality assessment identified high fluoride levels in bore well samples, indicating potential health risks.
About 14% of bore wells exceeded WHO fluoride limits, particularly impacting women and children in the region.
Seasonal analysis of 156 groundwater samples covered various physicochemical parameters and health risk assessments.
Findings suggest the necessity for ongoing monitoring and sustainable groundwater management practices.

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Evaluation reveals groundwater quality issues and health risks in the Upper Bhavani basin, highlighting a need for sustainable management.

Gayathri et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Evaluation reveals groundwater quality issues and health risks in the Upper Bhavani basin, highlighting a need for sustainable management.