Abstract

In this study trace element concentration of groundwater in Azerbaijan was measured and the fluoride concentration was assessed. The groundwater sources in Azerbaijan were classified as well waters, springs and artesian wells and the concentration of 7 trace elements in these sources was determined. The trace elements determined were fluoride, iodide, manganese, cobalt, copper, zinc and molybdenum. The mean values of trace elements concentrations were evaluated considering TS 266, WHO, EPA and Canada’s standards of “maximum permissible values in drinking waters”. In the conclusion of the study fluoride concentrations in some groundwaters were high. Because of this, the reasons and results of this situation and the prevention methods were discussed.