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.
‘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.
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.
Five takeaways from the EPA's draft sewage sludge risk assessment for PFOA and PFOS
The risk assessment focuses on those living near impacted farms, or those that rely primarily on their products, and doesn’t assess the general population.
"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.
Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says
Harmful chemicals in sewage sludge spread on pasture as fertilizer pose a risk to people who regularly consume milk, beef and other products from those farms, in some cases raising cancer risk “several orders of magnitude” above what the Environmental Protection Agency considers acceptable,
Forever chemicals in sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says
Forever chemicals in sewage-based fertilizer spread on pastures can increase cancer risks for people who consume milk, beef, eggs and other products from those farms, with some risks potentially far exceeding acceptable levels,
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,
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New 2025 EPA Risk Management Rules on TCE, PCE, and CTC
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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 ...
New assessment of New Hampshire’s coastal flood risk underway
As global temperatures climb and put increased pressure on shoreline communities, New Hampshire is reassessing its coastal ...
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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” chemic ...
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 ...