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Critical Mass
Massachusetts proposes tough standard for perchlorate in drinking water |
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16 Mar 2006 |
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| Critical Mass Massachusetts proposes tough standard for perchlorate in drinking water In a not-so-subtle jab at the Bush administration, Massachusetts has proposed a strict drinking-water standard for the toxic chemical perchlorate, which can disrupt metabolism, growth, and development, particularly in children. There is currently no federal limit on perchlorate in drinking water, though the U.S. EPA ... |
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| Topics: Massachusetts, news, toxics, US EPA, water pollution (all these topics) |
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