The New York Times1mon
What to Know About ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer
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.
How Best To Deal With Forever Chemicals In Drinking Water?
The chief executive of water quality platform 120Water, Megan Glover, said only a "handful" of the most prevalent PFA ...
The Hill29d
Food from farms contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ may pose human health risks: EPA
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.
RiverheadLOCAL1d
‘Forever chemicals’ are polluting the Peconic River. New data makes strongest case yet that former Navy site is to blame.
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 Washington Post1mon
EPA warns that ‘forever chemicals’ in fertilizer could pose health risks
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 ...
Portland Press Herald1mon
Forever chemicals in sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says
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 ...
FOX 10 Phoenix28d
EPA: Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer are causing cancer–here's who is most at risk
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 ...
The Texas Tribune1mon
EPA report says “forever chemicals” in sewage-based fertilizer pose cancer risk
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 ...
San Antonio Express-News29d
EPA report says ‘forever chemicals’ in sewage-based fertilizer pose cancer risk
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 ...
Yahoo29d
Forever chemicals in sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says
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 ...
The Boston Globe1mon
Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says
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.