The growing concern over the presence of “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in municipal waste ...
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‘The right answer for human health’: Bill to ban PFAS in biosolids used on land advances amid growing health concerns
As concern grows over the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) substances, a new bill would ...
The federal government has been relatively quiet on the issue of PFAS contamination from sewage sludge spread on farmland.
A New York bill calls for a moratorium on the use and sale of biosolids, treated sewage sludge that meets certain Environmental Protection Agency requirements and can be used as soil fertilizer.
The application of biosolids to farm fields in the Northland has sparked debate for decades - with some farmers praising the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District product for its boost to crop ...
Some environmental groups have called for tougher rules on treated sewage sludge, which can harm soil and water quality.
Residents and environmental groups concerned about the use of industrial sludge and sewage waste as fertilizer in Alabama gathered Thursday to voice their objections to state officials. Many of the ...
BRISTOL, Tenn. — There is growing concern nationwide about the impact of PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals are found in everything from non-stick cookware to firefighting foam to water resistant ...
London, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biosolids continue to find application across the key areas like agriculture, and land reclamation. Growing perception about biosolids as a potentially ...
The Washington Department of Ecology has rolled out new rules for applying biosolids, promising to fast-track proposals to fertilize land with treated human waste. Ecology rejected concerns that ...
Today marks 46 years of Earth Day. Cities across the U.S. are making efforts to limit how much waste is put in landfills. Right here in Fort Wayne, a facility does just that – turning waste into ...
Anyone who has driven through New York’s abundant agricultural regions is aware of the agricultural practice of manure spreading. Done responsibly, ...
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