Farm Fertilizers Can Contain 'Forever Chemicals' From Sewage
Dangerous chemicals called PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals' are now ubiquitous, contaminating waste that ends up on farm fields.
Source: sciencefriday.com
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Our sewage often becomes fertilizer. Problem is, it's tainted with PFAS
Fertilizer created as a byproduct of wastewater treatment is raising the alarm in some New England states because wastewater treatment plants were not built to handle the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
Source: wshu.org
Our sewage often becomes fertilizer. Problem is, it's tainted with PFAS
About half the wastewater sludge in the United States is turned into fertilizer. Some want to ban the practice because the sludge contains PFAS and can contaminate food crops. Others say the problem is not so simple.
Source: wbur.org
What does PFAS do to the body?
Scientists say consuming even small amounts can be toxic and lead to health concerns.
Source: wbur.org
At Least 330 Species Are Contaminated With Cancer-Causing "Forever Chemicals"
PFAS contamination has been documented in polar bears, tigers in China, plankton off the coast of Panama, and more.
Source: truthout.org