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

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 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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jan. 14—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 ...

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.