A new EPA report warns that PFAS in biosolids may contaminate water and food. In NC, past use as fertilizer threatens ...

The contaminated waste is at the root of recent concerns over the “forever chemicals” that have been found in fertilizer made from sewage sludge, which is a byproduct of wastewater treatment.

The chief executive of water quality platform 120Water, Megan Glover, said only a "handful" of the most prevalent PFA ...

New data and maps released last month by the Navy as part of the cleanup process of the former Grumman site in Calverton show groundwater contaminated by PFAS is migrating off-site towards the ...

The EPA’s draft assessment applied to just two types of PFAS, known as PFOA and PFOS. They are among the most widespread and well-studied of the thousands in the “forever chemical” family.

Under the Clean Water Act, the EPA is supposed to identify pollutants in biosolids every two years. Identifying forever chemicals as harmful is the first step in setting limits on industrial ...

The Environmental Protection Agency warned Tuesday in a first-of-its-kind study that “forever chemicals” in sewage ... PFAS in the sludge can exceed the EPA’s acceptable threshold ...

Sewage sludge used as fertilizer across the U.S. may contain unsafe levels of “forever chemicals,” posing risks ... Released Tuesday, the draft report from EPA adds to growing concerns from ...

They also harm the immune system and childhood development. RELATED: PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water Cities and towns treat sewage, and they divide the ...

Called “forever ... alternative to chemical fertilizers. For decades, fertilizers made from sewage have been promoted as a sustainable way to recycle municipal waste. The EPA has even supported ...

Called “forever ... alternative to chemical fertilizers. For decades, fertilizers made from sewage have been promoted as a sustainable way to recycle municipal waste. The EPA has even supported ...

have limited or banned the use of PFAS-contaminated fertilizers made from sewage. The EPA said officials monitor the food supply to protect people from exposure to forever chemicals.