California Perchlorate Contamination Remediation Act

H.R. 4798, the California Perchlorate Contamination Remediation Act, would establish a federal fund to provide grants to California water authorities for cleaning up water supplies contaminated with perchlorate, a chemical often used in rocket fuel and explosives. The bill prioritizes cleanup efforts in specific regions, including the Santa Clara Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Sacramento County, and the Santa Ana River watershed, while also funding research into new technologies for removing the chemical from water. Additionally, the legislation urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set a formal national drinking water standard to regulate perchlorate levels and protect public health.