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EPA, Sludge and forever chemicals

The New York Times · 3d

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 of magnitude,” the agency said.

The Dispatch / The Rock Island A… · 1d

EPA warns of toxic forever chemicals in sewage sludge used on farmland

The findings are particularly relevant for northeast Illinois, where more than 777,000 tons of sludge from Chicago and Cook County have been spread on farmland during the past eight years.

EPA finds possible health risks associated with PFAS in sewage sludge

Environmental advocates are calling for a ban the use of sewage sludge as fertilizer. An EPA draft report found that there may be health risks associated with exposure to PFAS "forever chemicals" in the sludge,

The Texas Tribune on MSN3d

EPA report says “forever chemicals” in sewage-based fertilizer pose cancer risk

Fertilizers that contain treated sewage tainted with toxic PFAS chemicals can be spread on farmland and pose a health risk to ...

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Sewer sludge is dangerous to health, EPA says of biosolids and PFAS

Sewer sludge from wastewater treatment plants appears to expose farmers and nearby neighbors to toxic "forever" chemicals, a ...

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EPA warns of toxic forever chemicals in sewage sludge used on farmland, including thousands of acres near the Chicago area

Farmers who use sewage sludge as fertilizer and their neighbors face higher risks of cancer and other diseases, according to ...

Canadian regulators lag behind U.S. after harmful 'forever chemicals' found in fertilizer, say experts

The chemicals — found in everything from cosmetics and cookware to diapers and clothing — have been linked to a range of ...

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Farmers’ lawsuit prompts Texas bill to limit forever chemicals in sewage fertilizer

A newly-elected state representative from Cleburne is calling on companies that manufacture sewage-based fertilizer to limit ...

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