Anonymous public comment

I support EPA including Perchlorate on the National Primary Drinking Water List. I am especially concerned that it is not included to date as a pregnant woman. Small changes in maternal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy have been associated with reduced IQs in children and high levels of perchlorate in the water could lead to mental retardation in children of mothers who consumed contaminated water. This is not just a health concern for fetuses and infants, but for anyone in our country suffering any kind of thyroid problems. Which considering how unhealthy Americans are, there are probably plenty of people who suffer from thyroid issues. Perchlorate allowed in the drinking water will only decrease the health of our population. California has already taken steps to regulate this contaminant, EPA should too. EPA guideline of 1 part per billion for its public drinking water standard should be enforceable, not just a recommendation. EPA should be protecting human health and the environment, not industry. I sincerely hope and pray that EPA will go back to its mission statement and ignore industry influences. Fight for us and the environment, regulate Perchlorate in the drinking water today!