The federal government has been relatively quiet on the issue of PFAS contamination from sewage sludge spread on farmland.

A New York bill calls for a moratorium on the use and sale of biosolids, treated sewage sludge that meets certain Environmental Protection Agency requirements and can be used as soil fertilizer.

Some environmental groups have called for tougher rules on treated sewage sludge, which can harm soil and water quality.

Dec. 12—This is Part II of a two-part story. The first part published in Tuesday's edition. Tony and Karen Coleman, James Farmer and four other local farmers have sued Synagro, the Maryland-based ...

Anyone who has driven through New York’s abundant agricultural regions is aware of the agricultural practice of manure spreading. Done responsibly, ...

The application of biosolids to farm fields in the Northland has sparked debate for decades - with some farmers praising the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District product for its boost to crop ...

BRISTOL, Tenn. — There is growing concern nationwide about the impact of PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals are found in everything from non-stick cookware to firefighting foam to water resistant ...

Sewage sludge at the Wakarusa Wastewater Treatment Plant before it is thickened for land use is pictured on Friday, February 14, 2025. In these bubbling basins, you’ll find some of the hardest workers ...

Residents and environmental groups concerned about the use of industrial sludge and sewage waste as fertilizer in Alabama gathered Thursday to voice their objections to state officials. Many of the ...

Today marks 46 years of Earth Day. Cities across the U.S. are making efforts to limit how much waste is put in landfills. Right here in Fort Wayne, a facility does just that – turning waste into ...

Safe, nutrient-rich and syariah-approved, biosolid fertiliser is boosting yields and slowly changing perceptions.

A New York bill calls for a moratorium on the use and sale of biosolids, treated sewage sludge that meets certain Environmental Protection Agency requirements and can be used as soil fertilizer.