The EPA's warning underscores the urgent need to assess the risks of PFAS in sewage sludge, as long-term exposure can far exceed safety thresholds, posing significant human health risks.
Research indicates that contaminated sludge used as fertilizer may infiltrate the environment, potentially affecting crops, livestock, and groundwater, raising serious concerns about food safety and public health.
For decades, the EPA has encouraged the use of sewage sludge as fertilizer, but new assessments suggest it may be time to reconsider regulations surrounding PFAS contaminants.
The Biden administration's new regulations for PFAS in drinking water and its hazardous designation under Superfund may set a precedent for handling PFAS in agricultural biosolids.
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