Scientists are also working on ways to break these chemicals down before they have a chance to harm humans or the environment ...

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 ...

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.

But when PFAS turns up in sludge used as fertilizer, it can become a problem. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been linked to developmental delays in children, reproductive ...

This sludge -- which is sometimes applied to farmland as fertilizer -- can contain high levels of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, the EPA concluded in its review.

Engine sludge can be detrimental to your vehicle's performance. Here's the most common causes, the warning signs to watch for, and how to get rid of it.

WASHINGTON — What goes down your toilet can end up on farm fields across the United States. Biosolids, or sewage sludge, are the solid byproducts of the wastewater treatment process. Rich in ...

In a letter to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works in March, sludge-industry lobbyists argued that they shouldn’t be held liable because the chemicals were already in the sludge ...

Many farmers in Darlington, SC began using a textile factory’s waste sludge as fertilizer in the 1990s. But in 2019, the government realized residents’ wells were contaminated.

In a final move, the Williamstown select board chose to not recommend the water rate plan that would rely on sludge processing on the town meeting warrant in a 2-3 decision. Tags.