The study is particularly significant because it could help explain the association between these plastic-derived chemicals ...

The E.P.A.’s report follows a growing body of research that has found that sludge can be contaminated with human-made ...

Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders ...

"We need to do a better job at protecting source waters and reducing discharges of pollutants into water bodies," researcher ...

Wastewater plants are failing to remove a group of potentially toxic chemicals before pumping treated water into rivers and ...

Bands used for smart watches and fitness trackers contain a synthetic rubber made with PFAS — also known as “ forever ...

Fertilizers that contain treated sewage tainted with toxic PFAS chemicals can be spread on farmland and pose a health risk to ...

Chemicals found in sewage sludge that some farmers use to fertilize fields and pastures can pose a threat to human and animal health, the US Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday.

The nine new chemicals being added to the list are a variety of salts and acids, including fluorotelomer sulfonate potassium ...

Forever chemicals can be found in nonstick pans, pizza boxes, cosmetics, waterproof fabric, greaseproof paper, and certain ...

Farmers who use sewage sludge as fertilizer and their neighbors face higher risks of cancer and other diseases, according to ...

Forever chemicals in sewage-based fertilizer spread on pastures can increase cancer risks for people who consume milk, beef, eggs and other products from those farms, with some risks potentially far ...