Perchlorate Contamination 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_2009Aug06

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report reviews perchlorate contamination issues and related developments. Perchlorate is the explosive component of solid rocket fuel, fireworks, road flares, and other products. Used heavily by the Department of Defense (DOD) and related industries, perchlorate also occurs naturally and is present in some organic fertilizer. This soluble, persistent compound has been detected in drinking water supplies, especially in California. It also has been found in milk and many foods.