Table 2.
Fluoride concentration in drinking water, according to Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10].
| The annual average maximum | The maximum allowable | Desirable level (mg/l) | The minimum allowable |
|---|---|---|---|
| daily air temperatures (°C) | amount of fluoride (mg/l) | amount of fluoride (mg/l) | |
| 10–12 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| 12–14.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1 |
| 14.6–17.7 | 2 | 1 | 0.9 |
| 17.7–21.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| 21.5–26.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| 26.3–32.5* | 1.4* | 0.7* | 0.6* |
These target values accounts for Larestan region since the annual average maximum daily temperature is about 32.5 °C there.