Sewer Sludge Is Dangerous to Health, EPA Says of Biosolids and PFAS
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Sewer sludge from wastewater treatment plants appears to expose farmers and nearby ...
In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer
Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders ...
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Fertilizer from Sewage, a Utility Money Maker, Faces Uncertain Future
MILWAUKEE – Mounting concern about chemical contaminants in sewage sludge, a waste product widely seen as recyclable and ...
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EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessment to Advance Scientific Understanding of PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids
The U.S. EPA has released a draft risk assessment, or scientific evaluation of the potential human health risks associated ...
What to Know About ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer
The E.P.A.’s report follows a growing body of research that has found that sludge can be contaminated with human-made ...
Afternoon Briefing: Capital One accused of cheating customers out of $2 billion
Good afternoon, Chicago. Farmers who use sewage sludge as fertilizer and their neighbors face higher risks of cancer and other diseases, according to a new federal analysis that pins the blame on ...