This thesis will try to answer some questions asked concerning perchlorate as a water contaminant.
Ammonium perchlorate is used for fireworks, ammunition, and is a component of rocket fuel.
It is a concern because, if ingested, it can affect the thyroid gland's ability to produce iodine, a hormone affecting the development of the nervous system and bone marrow. This paper will, however, summarize the health research that has been done to date on perchlorate. Possible remediation includes reverse osmosis, the use of carbon aerogels, and the use of an anaerobe. The latter of the remediations seems to be the most efficient and cost effective.