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What is Perchlorate?

Perchlorate is a toxic component of solid rocket and missile fuel...

Perchlorate is a toxic component of solid rocket and missile fuel and is present in ammunition, fireworks, highway safety flares, matches and air bags as well. The United States Department of Defense, or DOD, is a primary cause of perchlorate contamination as a result of the use of solid rocket fuel and other ammunition propellants on DOD sites.

Excessive exposure to perchlorate disrupts the normal operation of the thyroid gland, causing various metabolic and developmental disorders in humans. Perchlorate treatment is an area of emerging focus within the groundwater treatment industry. On January 26, 2006, the EPA issued a preliminary remediation goal of 24.5 ppb for the cleanup of water contaminated with perchlorate, subject to revision upon further study.

State advisory levels, however, are often significantly lower than EPA guidelines. For example, there have been more than 300 perchlorate detections over the last 10 years in California, which has led to increased regulatory review of the contaminant. As a result, California has promulgated a public health goal of 6 ppb for perchlorate as a guideline for water providers and consumers. California regulators are expected to set an MCL of 6 ppb or lower in the near future. In addition, Arizona, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico and New York have set advisory levels for perchlorate ranging from 1 through 18 ppb.

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