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

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

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 ...

New Castle was the subject of a PFAS study, and W. L Gore Co. was sued by the state of Maryland for knowingly polluting the ...

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 ...

A study from the University of Notre Dame has revealed that premium smartwatch bands made from fluoroelastomer contain toxic ...

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 ...