QUANTITY OF FLUORIDE CHLORIDE AND NITRATE IN ICE AND DRINKING WATER IN SEALED CONTAINERS DURING 2020-2022

Abstract

This research is survey research with the objective to study, analyze and collect data on water samples submitted for analysis of the amount of fluoride, chloride and nitrate in ice and drinking water in sealed containers during 2020-2022 at the Regional Medical Sciences Center 6 Chonburi. The Public Health Office in the Health Area 6, in collaboration with the private sector in Chonburi Province and nearby areas, sent samples for quality analysis at the Medical Sciences Center 6 Chonburi during 2020-2022, total 1,101 samples. Divided into 916 samples of drinking water in sealed containers and 185 samples of ice. From the results of the analysis, it was found that 8 samples of drinking water in sealed containers did not meet the criteria for fluoride, 3 chloride samples and 12 nitrate samples. And in the ice, there were 2 samples of fluoride that did not meet the criteria, chloride was not found in any samples that did not meet the criteria. And 2 samples of nitrate not meeting the criteria. From the results of the study, it can be noted that some water samples still have quality problems. The relevant agencies should communicate, provide knowledge, and give advice to manufacturers to improve quality. And there is further surveillance to ensure compliance with the criteria as announced by the Ministry of Public Health.