A national groundwater survey by the Ministry of Jal Shakti has revealed alarming levels of fluoride and nitrate contamination across Telangana, with 28 districts affected by excess fluoride and 32 by nitrate. The findings highlight widespread pollution from agricultural and industrial sources, posing serious health risks.

Hyderabad: A national survey by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has exposed severe contamination in Telangana’s groundwater, with fluoride, nitrate and other chemicals exceeding safe limits in alarming proportions.

The findings, detailed in the State-specific ‘Groundwater Quality Year Book of Telangana State, 2025’, released on Saturday indicate that nearly 28 districts are plagued by excess fluoride, while nitrate levels surpass permissible thresholds in 32

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