Perchlorate: Health Effects and Technologies for Its Removal from Water Resources

Perchlorate has been found in drinking water and surface waters in the United States and Canada. It is primarily associated with release from defense and military operations. Natural sources include certain fertilizers and potash ores. Although it is a strong oxidant, perchlorate is very persistent...

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Main Authors: Thiruvenkatachari Viraraghavan, Asha Srinivasan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/6/4/1418/