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Over one million tons of sewage sludge with cancer-linked PFAS are spread on U.S. farmland yearly, contaminating food and posing health risks.
Over one million tons of sewage sludge, or biosolids, are spread annually on U.S. farmland as fertilizer, often containing PFAS—persistent chemicals linked to cancer and other health issues.
These toxins can enter the food supply through crops, milk, and meat, with farmers in states like Maine and Virginia reporting contaminated land, livestock, and elevated PFAS levels in their blood.
The EPA acknowledges potential health risks, including increased cancer risk, but federal action is stalled amid opposition.
With nearly all conventional farms allowed to use biosolids and widespread contamination detected, experts warn of long-term public health and food safety threats, urging stronger oversight and regulation.
Más de un millón de toneladas de lodo de aguas residuales con PFAS vinculados al cáncer se esparcen en las tierras agrícolas de los Estados Unidos cada año, contaminando los alimentos y representando riesgos para la salud.