FLUORIDE IN DIFFERENT SOURCES OF DRINKABLE WATER IN CAMPO ALEGRE DE LOURDES - BA

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate fluoride concentration levels in water samples from wells, cisterns, and bottled waters marketed in the municipality of Campo Alegre de Lourdes (BA). Methodology: In the urban area, samples from cisterns were collected at home. Bottled waters were acquired in the markets. Were collected samples from 11 cisterns, 02 wells and 07 bottled waters. In the rural area, 18 samples from cisterns were randomized. Results: Fluoride concentrations in the cisterns water evaluated ranged from 0.08 to 0.48 ppmF. The highest concentration of fluoride was 0.24 ppmF. Most samples of bottled waters did not disclose fluoride concentration in their labels. Fluoride concentration in the wells ranged from 0.03 to 0.27 ppmF. Concerning to rural area, the highest concentration of fluoride in the water was found in Arroz (0.51 ppmF) and the lowest in Barra (0.03 ppmF). Conclusion: The fluoride concentration present in sources of drinkable water in the city provides no risk to consumption, and may be ingested by children during dentition development. Contrariwise, water did not reach a fluoride concentration capable of acting in the prevention of dental caries. DESCRIPTORS: Water Quality Control. Fluoride Poisoning. Bottled Water. Product Labeling. Health Surveillance.