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FLUORIDE CONTENT OF COMMERCIALLY PACKAGED SACHET WATER IN IBARAPA LAND, SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA
1Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine
|August 2, 2023
Summary
This study assessed fluoride in Nigerian sachet water, finding varied concentrations. Most samples had low fluoride, but some exceeded safe levels, highlighting the need for monitoring drinking water quality.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Fluoride concentration in drinking water is crucial for preventing dental caries but can cause fluorosis at high levels.
- Sachet water is a primary drinking water source for rural communities in developing nations.
- This research investigates fluoride levels in commercially packaged sachet water in Ibarapa land, Nigeria.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the fluoride concentrations in commonly sold sachet water brands in Ibarapa land, Southwestern Nigeria.
- To assess the potential risks associated with fluoride intake from sachet water for dental health.
Main Methods:
- An observational study sampled commercially packaged sachet water from three locations in Ibarapa land.
- Fluoride concentration was measured in triplicate using a Fluoride Ion-Selective Electrode.
- Water temperature and pH were also recorded for each sample.
Main Results:
- Fluoride concentrations ranged from 0.03 mgF/l to 2 mgF/l, with temperatures between 26.4°C-27.2°C and pH from 6.90-8.19.
- The majority of sachet water samples (61.5%) contained less than 0.5 mgF/l of fluoride.
- A significant portion of samples (23.1%) had fluoride concentrations above 0.6 mgF/l, and none had fluoride levels indicated on their labels.
Conclusions:
- Fluoride levels in sachet water vary considerably, with most samples showing low concentrations.
- Both low and excessively high fluoride levels in drinking water require attention to ensure dental health benefits and prevent adverse effects like fluorosis.
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