The fertilizer industry says more than 2 million dry tons of sewage sludge were used on 4.6 million acres of farmland in 2018. ... Maine banned the use of sludge fertilizer in 2022.

More than 2 million dry tons were used on 4.6 million acres of farmland in 2018, ... The E.P.A. hasn’t changed its policy of promoting sludge fertilizer, which has benefits along with the risks.

Biosolids aren't tested for forever chemicals before being used as fertilizer in Florida. Testing requirements would help ...

Oregon lawmakers have passed a bill funding a study of the "forever chemical" PFAS in agricultural fields fertilized with ...

The agency obtained research from 3M in 2003 revealing that sewage sludge, the raw material for the fertilizer, ... The fertilizer industry says more than 2 million dry tons were used on 4.6 ...

WASHINGTON — 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 ...

There is, though, a farm field about 30 yards from her home where “biosolids,” or treated sewage sludge, has been spread as fertilizer for corn and soybeans.

Sewage sludge can end up as fertilizer on farm fields. Here's what to know about biosolids. The process for producing these materials can vary greatly, and some unwanted things can end up in those ...

Sewage sludge can find a second life on farm fields. Here's how it's made Josh Lutz displays some biosolids, also known as sewage sludge, Friday, March 7, 2025, at a wastewater treatment facility ...

It’s difficult to know how much fertilizer sludge is used nationwide, and EPA data is incomplete. The fertilizer industry says more than 2 million dry tons were used on 4.6 million acres of ...

Sewage sludge can end up as fertilizer on farm fields. Here's what to know about biosolids. The process for producing these materials can vary greatly, and some unwanted things can end up in those ...

Sewage sludge can end up as fertilizer on farm fields. Here's what to know about biosolids. The process for producing these materials can vary greatly, and some unwanted things can end up in those ...