Status: Baseline only
Most Recent Data:
10.4
micrograms per gram (µg/g)
(2015-16)
Target:
8.4
µg/g 1
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
10.4
micrograms per gram (µg/g) was the concentration level of perchlorate (creatinine corrected) in urine samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 3 years and over was at or below in 2015-16 2
Reduce exposure to perchlorate in the population, as measured by blood or urine concentrations of the substance or its metabolites
Summary
Perchlorate is a chemical found in rocket propellant, fireworks, and matches — and it’s used in some industrial processes, like leather tanning and fabric dyeing. Perchlorate has been found in drinking water in the United States. When people are exposed to it, it can damage their thyroids. Tracking exposure to perchlorate and regulating its levels in drinking water can help prevent negative health effects.
Topic: Environmental Health
Workgroup: Environmental Health Workgroup
1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
