Perchlorate*

Perchlorate is a man-made anion commonly associated with the solid salts of ammonium, potassium, and sodium. These salts are highly soluble in water, and because perchlorate adheres poorly to mineral surfaces and organic material, it can be very mobile in surface and subsurface aqueous systems.

Perchlorate interferes with iodine uptake into the thyroid gland. Because iodide is an essential component of thyroid hormones, perchlorate disrupts how the thyroid functions. In adults, the thyroid helps to regulate the metabolism. In children, the thyroid helps a major role in proper development, in addition to metabolism. Impairment of thyroid function in pregnant mothers may impact the fetus and result in such effects as changes in behavior, delayed development and decreased learning capability. Drinking water contaminated with percholorate is the most likely way perchlorate can be ingested.

* Only Multi-Pure's MP750PlusRO is certified to reduce Perchlorate