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Trump Administration Abandons Proposed Regulations on Pfas-Contaminated Sewage Fertilizer

20 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

The Trump administration has rescinded proposed regulations aimed at controlling sewage sludge contaminated with PFAS, which has been linked to serious health risks for farmers and the public. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) dismissed scientific research conducted under the Biden administration, claiming t…
This decision has raised concerns about the safety of food products and water supplies affected by these contaminants.
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of man-made chemicals known for their persistence in the environment and human body. The proposed regulations aimed to mitigate the risks associated with these substances, particularly in agricultural settings where contaminated sludge is used as fertilizer.
The EPA's decision to discard scientific findings in favor of a more lenient stance on PFAS-contaminated sludge raises critical questions about the agency's commitment to public health and environmental safety. By prioritizing agricultural practices over scientific evidence, the administration risks perpetuating a c…

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