Toxic “forever chemicals” found in sewage fertilizer threaten U.S. farmland and food supply Human sewage sludge or biosolids, used as fertilizer on U.S. farmland, contains toxic “forever chemicals” (PFAS), which persist in the environment and have been linked to cancer, hormone disruption and immune system problems. Estimates suggest nearly 70 million acres of U.S. farmland, roughly the size of Nevada, may be treated with PFAS-contaminated biosolids, with actual contamination likely higher since Class A biosolids are not tracked. Virginia has become a major recipient of PFAS-laden sludge from Maryland, where stricter limits are in place. Farmers and residents have raised concerns…

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