The Environmental Protection Agency's announcement highlights the significant health risks posed by PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer on farms, emphasizing increased cancer risks.
The EPA's risk assessment identified that individuals consuming dairy and fish from areas with PFAS contamination face alarming cancer risks, especially those with high intake levels.
Despite the known dangers, current regulations do not limit PFAS concentrations in sewage sludge, raising concerns about the adequacy of existing health protections in agriculture.
EPA Acting Administrator Jane Nishida emphasized the importance of this assessment in guiding future protective measures against PFAS exposure, outlining steps for various stakeholders.
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