Sustainable treatment of perchlorate contaminated water.

Perchlorate is a stable and soluble substance that can last for decades in the environment. Studies have shown that it can reduce iodine uptake into the thyroid gland which is of concern for people with decreased iodine intake, pregnant women and small children. Perchlorate is removed from drinki...

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Main Author: Faccini, Johanna
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/37677