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Use of PFAS-tainted sludge
Sewer Sludge Is Dangerous to Health, EPA Says of Biosolids and PFAS
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Sewer sludge from wastewater treatment plants appears to expose farmers and nearby neighbors to toxic “forever” chemicals, a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) draft risk assessment says.
EPA finds possible health risks associated with PFAS in sewage sludge
Environmental advocates are calling for a ban the use of sewage sludge as fertilizer. An EPA draft report found that there may be health risks associated with exposure to PFAS "forever chemicals" in the sludge,
Use of PFAS-tainted sludge as fertilizer raises cancer risk on farms, EPA says
Farm families that consume milk, eggs and beef they raise themselves face an increased risk of cancer if their fields were fertilized with PFAS-laced sewage sludge, the EPA reported this week. The results do not suggest that the broader food supply is contaminated.
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Chemicals industry accused of pre-emptive strike against incoming PFAS ban
Investigations by European NGOs and newspapers point to a concerted industry campaign to limit incoming EU restrictions on ...
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PFAS Bans In Clothing Are Going Into Effect: What To Know, According To A Toxicologist
Research into the impact of PFAS on the body is ongoing. However, PFAS has been linked to a slew of health problems, ...
Pulitzer Center
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PFAS, a Family of 10,000 ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Contaminating All of Humanity
Per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances are synthetic chemicals that are widely used in our daily lives and in industrial ...
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As Portland transitions away from PFAS-laden firefighting foam at the Jetport, lawmakers intend to make state follow
Brunswick airport’s toxic foam spill highlighted the need to transition to safer alternatives. A Brunswick legislator is ...
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EPA reports PFAS chemicals cleanup at Pease makes progress
The report on the review of the Pease clean-up also details the Air Force’s installation of the Airfield Interim Mitigation ...
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PFAS in US drinking water linked to increased cancer risk across multiple organ systems
A study links PFAS contamination in drinking water to increased cancer risks, highlighting significant impacts on digestive, ...
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Cadillac officials say tests show low levels of PFAS are ‘all over the area,’ but using city water is OK
Cadillac city officials said using the water system is OK.
McKnight's Senior Living
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PFAS in drinking water linked to increased cancer incidence
Increased cancer incidence was seen in digestive, endocrine, oral cavity/pharynx and respiratory systems between 2016 and 2021.
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Q&A: Biden’s water chief on PFAS, Trump rollbacks
"I like to hope that the next administration will be able to be even more protective of our water resources," said Bruno ...
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Australian lawmaker visits West Michigan to learn more about PFAS, filtration
An Australian lawmaker traveled nearly 10,000 miles to our neck of the woods to discuss the prevalence of PFAS.
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A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires
The chemical-free extinguisher could move to the market – and onto firefighting airplanes – quickly. But getting it certified ...
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