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‘Forever chemicals’ in sludge used to fertilize farms can pose a health risk to people, EPA says
Sewage sludge has been used by some farmers for years ... leading to all this downstream contamination,” said Dr. David Andrews, EWG’s acting chief science officer. “The report highlights ...
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‘An assault on life’: Andrews facility still open despite repeated violations
The Milligans live about a half mile away from the facility on Parker Road in Andrews. It processes sludge or biosolids, a byproduct of the sewage processing at Plum Island in Charleston.
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Sewage sludge can find a second life on farm fields. Here's how it's made
What goes down your toilet can end up on farm fields across the United States. Biosolids, or sewage sludge, are the solid byproducts of the wastewater treatment process. Rich in nutrients ...
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Sewage sludge can end up as fertilizer on farm fields. Here's what to know about biosolids.
Biosolids, or sewage sludge, are the solid byproducts of the wastewater treatment process. Rich in nutrients, they can be used as fertilizer on agricultural fields or compost on lawns. But the ...