Texas farmers lose over 35 cattle and two horses due to PFAS-contaminated fertilizer.

Texas farmers have lost over 35 cattle and two horses after sewage-based fertilizer, contaminated with PFAS chemicals, washed onto their land. PFAS, linked to serious health issues including cancer and liver damage, are found in household products and are unregulated in fertilizers. The biosolids used in the fertilizer are part of a sewage recycling effort, but the lack of PFAS testing and warnings poses significant risks to farmers and their livestock.

December 02, 2024
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