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Will the use of sewage sludge as fertilizer significantly decrease in the US by 2025?
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EPA Warns for First Time of Cancer Risks from 'Forever Chemicals' in Sewage Sludge Fertilizer, Affecting Milk and Beef
Jan 14, 2025, 05:57 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning regarding the health risks associated with 'forever chemicals' found in sewage sludge used as fertilizer. This marks the first time the agency has raised concerns about the potential dangers posed by these chemicals, which are known to persist in the environment. The EPA's analysis indicates that farmers utilizing treated sewage sludge and their neighbors may face elevated risks of cancer and other diseases due to exposure to these toxic substances. Specifically, the chemicals are linked to increased cancer risks for individuals who regularly consume milk, beef, and other products derived from affected farmland. The warning highlights the ongoing contamination issues, as tainted sludge applied years or even decades ago can continue to pose health risks.
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