Use of PFAS-tainted sludge as fertilizer raises cancer risk on farms, EPA says
Farm families that consume milk, eggs and beef they raise themselves face an increased risk of cancer if their fields were fertilized with PFAS-laced sewage sludge, the EPA reported this week. The results do not suggest that the broader food supply is contaminated.
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,
EPA warns that ‘forever chemicals’ in fertilizer could pose health risks
In a study published Tuesday, the EPA acknowledged that sludge containing PFAS could present a danger to human health.
EPA: Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer are causing cancer–here's who is most at risk
Chemicals in sewage sludge that is spread on pasture land as fertilizer are causing cancer, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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 people who consume milk, eggs and beef, the agency says.
EPA warns of health risks from sewage use for fertilizer
The use of treated sewage sludge as fertilizer on farms can pose a health risk to residents and consumers because of the presence of “forever chemicals” that break down slowly, the Environmental Protection Agency said today.
EPA reports PFAS chemicals cleanup at Pease makes progress
The report on the review of the Pease clean-up also details the Air Force’s installation of the Airfield Interim Mitigation ...
EPA administrator nominee talks PFAS, plastic and economy during confirmation hearing
Lee Zeldin highlighted his plan to balance environmental and economic concerns and said working on PFAS passive receiver ...
Local company, Talon LPE, awarded $100,000 EPA contract to tackle 'forever chemicals'
E, a local environmental remediation company, has secured a $100,000 contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...
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EPA Argues PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels Are Lawful and in Accordance With Statutory Procedure
On April 10, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) promulgated the first-ever national, legally enforceable ...
EPA warns of PFAS exposure from biosolids in long-awaited report
Farmers could be at risk due to the chemicals leaching into food and water, the agency said in its draft risk assessment, which is now open for comment. EPA noted plans to focus enforcement upstream ...
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 ...
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EPA Releases Draft Human Health Criteria for PFAS in Waterbodies
On December 19, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released draft health-based recommendations for ...
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Study shows smart watch wristbands contain PFAS, meanwhile EPA tracks nine new versions of ‘forever chemicals’
More PFAS news as study detects PFAS in fitness tracking wristbands, and another study correlates prescription drugs with ...
EPA Nominee Zeldin Says Climate Change Is Real, Agency Shouldn't Suffocate Economy
I believe that climate change is real," Lee Zeldin told senators on the Environment and Public Works Committee. He added that ...