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Toxic Fertilizer Alert: US Warns of Hidden Health Dangers in Sewage-Based Farming

Reuters

The US Environmental Protection Agency has sounded the alarm on the use of treated sewage sludge as fertilizer, citing potential health risks to both residents and consumers. The presence of 'forever chemicals', which break down at a glacial pace, poses a significant threat. As concerns over environmental pollution and toxic waste grow, the use of sewage-based fertilizers has come under scrutiny. With the EPA highlighting the dangers of these persistent pollutants, farmers and consumers alike are being warned to take caution. Key issues include water pollution, soil contamination, and the impact on human health.