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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Alejandra Martinez

EPA report says “forever chemicals” in sewage-based fertilizer pose cancer risk

Bar screens are used to remove large portions of solids and garbage during the wastewater treatment process at SAWS’ Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center in San Antonio on Aug. 23, 2024.
Sewage being treated at the San Antonio Water System's Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center in San Antonio on Aug. 23, 2024. (Credit: Chris Stokes for The Texas Tribune)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a long-awaited risk assessment Tuesday on the presence of PFAS in sewage sludge, and found that the risk is much higher than suspected and could pose risks to human health.

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