Environmental

Perchlorate contamination in Utah groundwater (from rocket fuel manufacturing sites near the Great Salt Lake) is a concern because:

AIt increases water pressure in wells
BIt is a thyroid disruptor and can affect drinking water safety✓ Correct
CIt causes structural damage to building foundations
DIt increases property taxes in affected areas

Explanation

Perchlorate is a chemical compound used in rocket propellants that has contaminated groundwater near certain Utah Defense sites. It is a known thyroid disruptor and is regulated in drinking water.

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