Re: [CPEO-MEF] Oregon perchlorate health investigation

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

The CORRECT link for the Oregon perchlorate study, discussed below, is
http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/shine/pasite.shtml.

Sorry!

LS

Lenny Siegel wrote:
> 
> North Morrow Perchlorate Area
> 
> SHINE was asked by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
> (ATSDR) to address exposure to drinking water as well as other potential
> sources contaminated with perchlorate. The area under investigation is
> known as the North Morrow Perchlorate Area. In 2003, perchlorate was
> detected at low levels by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
> and the federal Environmental Protection Agency in drinking and
> irrigation groundwater wells. Additional groundwater sampling conducted
> in 2003 and 2004 also found low levels.
> 
> Perchlorate exposure is a particular concern for infants, small
> children, and women of childbearing age, especially those who are
> pregnant or nursing, because it can adversely affect iodide and thyroid
> hormone levels essential for proper physical and mental development.
> People with severe iodine deficiency or hypothyroidism are also a
> concern.
> 
> SHINE conducted an initial investigation and completed a Public Health
> Consultation (PHC), which concludes that the North Morrow Perchlorate
> area poses an indeterminate public health hazard. Although perchlorate
> concentrations in drinking water in the area have not been detected at
> levels of concern, there is not enough information about exposure
> concentrations from sources other than drinking water, such as produce
> and milk available to area residents. Once data from other sources are
> available, the exposure of sensitive populations that currently have
> contaminated drinking water can be assessed.
> 
> For the original, background, and additional documents, go to
> http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051203/NEWS01/512030328/1006
> 
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Lenny Siegel
Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
c/o PSC, 278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
Fax: 650/961-8918
<lsiegel@cpeo.org>
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