Perchlorate Conatmination of Drinking Water: Regulatory Issues and Legislative Actions

Tiemann, Mary

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Water resources;    Water supply;    Potable water;    Hazardous substances;    Chlorine;   

RP-ID  :  RS21961
RP-ID  :  RS21961_2008Oct16

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Perchlorate is the explosive component of solid rocket fuel, fireworks, road flares, and other products and is used heavily by the Department of Defense (DOD) and other industries. Perchlorate also occurs naturally. This compound has been detected in drinking water supplies, especially in California. It also has been found in milk and many foods. Because of this widespread occurrence, concern over the potential health risks of perchlorate exposure has increased, and some states and Member of Congress have urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set a drinking water standard for perchlorate. This report reviews perchlorate water contamination issues and developments.