sewage sludge, Fertilizer

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.
‘Forever chemicals’ in sludge used to fertilize farms can pose a health risk to people, EPA says
Chemicals found in sewage sludge that some farmers use to fertilize fields and pastures can pose a threat to human and animal health, the US Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday.
Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says
When people eat or drink foods containing “forever” chemicals, the compounds accumulate in the body and can cause kidney, prostate, and testicular cancer.
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 “forever chemicals” known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which are used in a wide range of household items such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing and stain-resistant carpets.
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.
In a first, the EPA Warns of ‘forever chemicals’ in fertilizer
For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday warned that "forever chemicals" present in sewage sludge that is used as fertilizer can pose human health risks.
US 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Tuesday.
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.
"Forever Chemicals" in Agricultural Fertilizer Pose Health Risks, EPA Warns
The EPA clarified that general food supplies are not broadly impacted by PFAS-contaminated biosolids, though localized “hot spots” and specific farming operations may pose higher risks. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration are monitoring PFAS levels in the food supply to address potential issues.
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 ...
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 ...