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The concentration of fluoride, lead, nitrate and iron in a water sample from an underground lake was found to be 1000 ppb,40 ppb,100 ppm and 0.2 ppm, respectively. This water is unsuitable for drinking due to high concentration of

A

Nitrate

B

Iron

C

Fluoride

D

Lead

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The maximum limit of nitrate in drinking water is 50 ppm. Excess nitrate in drinking water can cause discasc such as methemoglobinemia (.blue baby syndrome).
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