perchlorate, source, and distribution in groundwater …
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PERCHLORATE, SOURCE, AND DISTRIBUTION IN GROUNDWATER AT MMR
Jay Clausen, AMEC
Presented at U.S. EPA Technical Support Project Semi-Annual Meeting. November 5-8, 2001. Cambridge, MA
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What is Perchlorate ?
• anion: ClO4-
• Ammonium perchlorate is in solid propellant for rockets and missiles
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Health/Ecological Concerns
• Soluble - Mobile – Persistent – Clean-up Challenge
• Human Health - No exposures
– If exposed - disrupts normal thyroid function and uptake of iodine
• Ecological Risks – No exposures
– Little information available on ecological effects
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Where Is It ?
Groundwater – with explosives• Demo Area 1 (< 300 parts per billion (ppb))• Central Impact Area ( < 5 ppb)• Southeast Corner of Ranges [ Defense Contractor
R&D Ranges ] (< 65 ppb)• One Well Off-Post (< 10 ppb)
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Location of Perchlorate In Groundwater at MMR
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Where Did It Come From ?
• Primary source = Disposal of rocket motors and propellants
• Other potential sources…
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Summary
• Perchlorate levels are a concern• At MMR, often found in groundwater with explosives• Requires unconventional clean-up technologies