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Analysis of Trace Level Perchlorate in Drinking Water and Ground Water by Electrospray Mass Spectrometry

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Perchlorate in the Environment

Part of the book series: Environmental Science Research ((ESRH,volume 57))

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The recent discovery of perchlorate contamination in the ground water of several western states has resulted in widespread concern over the quality of drinking water supplies. Ammonium perchlorate has been found in commercial fertilizers and is used as the oxidizer and main ingredient in solid rocket propellants, fireworks, and munitions. The current acceptable level for the presence of perchlorate in drinking water is 18 parts per billion (ppb). However, it has been found at concentrations as high as 0.37% in ground water near munitions manufacturing and testing facilities.1–11 Perchlorate contamination has also been found in areas such as Texas, where fertilizers are used to maintain land for cattle farming. Two of the main ingredients in these commercial fertilizers, potash and Chilean nitrate, have been shown by Air Force Research Laboratory to contain up to 0.57% by weight perchlorate. Although these deposits contain the necessary ingredients for fertilizers, they are also a very rich source of perchlorate.9–11

This work was presented at the 218th national meeting of the American Chemical Society as part of the Environmental Division symposium Perchlorate in the Environment, held August 22–24, 1999, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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    Rebecca A. Clewell, J. Eric Eldridge & David T. Tsui

  2. Utah Department of Health Laboratory, 46 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84113, USA

    Sanwat Chaudhuri & Steve Dickson

  3. Utah Department of Environmental Quality, 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114-2102, USA

    Rachael S. Cassady & William M. Wallner

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Clewell, R.A. et al. (2000). Analysis of Trace Level Perchlorate in Drinking Water and Ground Water by Electrospray Mass Spectrometry. In: Urbansky, E.T. (eds) Perchlorate in the Environment. Environmental Science Research, vol 57. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4303-9_6

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