Few Mainers are getting tested for PFAS despite state push The 164 positive tests the state has collected since last fall likely represent a fraction of the people exposed to high PFAS levels.

Blood testing for #PFAS in #Maine in areas affected by the spreading of #biosolids.

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IL plan could require data on PFAS in wastewater, biosolids The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency told the Senate Environment and Conservation Committee Thursday that PFAS have become widespread in air, water, soil and consumer products.

A bill moving in Springfield could establish forever chemicals sampling and reporting requirements for water control permits, sludges and biosolids. #Biosolids #Illinois #permits #sludge #wastewater #PFAS www.wandtv.com/news/stateho...

Onondaga County’s $23.8 million sludge dryer building finally starts up. #biosolids #infrastructure #NY www.syracuse.com/news/2026/03...

Virginia lawmakers reach agreement for first steps to monitor PFAS in biosolids • Virginia Mercury After multiple debates and meetings between stakeholders, a compromise has been reached on how Virginia can begin to monitor the presence of “forever chemicals,” in biosolids.

Virginia lawmakers reach agreement for first steps to monitor PFAS in biosolids. #biosolids #PFAS #Virginia #legislation virginiamercury.com/2026/03/02/v...

Sanford could see $180M biosolids facility under state review Aries Clean Technologies wants to build the waste-to-energy plant on an 11-acre undeveloped industrial site on Cyro Road.

Aries Clean Technologies wants to build a waste-to-energy plant on Cyro Road, about half a mile from the Sanford #Wastewater Treatment Plant. If approved, the facility would process up to 400 tons of #biosolids per day. #energy www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...

Annacis Island plant to create new use for biosolids To accommodate population growth, the Annacis plant has been undergoing several expansion works to increase treatment capacity

Annacis Island plant to create new use for biosolids. Metro Vancouver will build a new regional biosolids dryer to produce granular pellets that can be used as low carbon fuel and as a fertilizer product. #biosolids #fuel #fertilizer #wastewater #Canada www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/a...

Synagro and Sedron Announce Strategic Partnership for Biosolids Upcycling Facility in Indiantown, Florida /PRNewswire/ -- Synagro Technologies, Inc., North America's leading provider of sustainable solutions for biosolids, organics and residuals, and Sedron, a...

Synagro and Sedron Announce Strategic Partnership for Biosolids Upcycling Facility in Indiantown, Florida. #biosolids #Florida www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

Waimea Inlet odour complaints delayed after heavy biosolids application on Rabbit Island. #biosolids #odor #NewZealand nelsonapp.co.nz/news/article...

CRD launches survey, open house on proposed thermal treatment plant The plant would transform biosolids into biochar, a charcoal-like product that can be used in everything from green building materials to stormwater filtration.

CRD launches survey, open house on proposed thermal treatment plant. The plant would transform biosolids into biochar, a charcoal-like product that can be used in everything from green building materials to stormwater filtration. #Canada #biochar #biosolids www.timescolonist.com/local-news/c...

Oklahoma lawmakers can no longer afford to ignore the risks associated with sewage spread • Oklahoma Voice Sewage sludge, a mix of human and industrial waste that is a byproduct of the wastewater treatment process, harbors a mishmash of all kinds of dangerous substances that leach into soil, plants, water ...

#Oklahoma lawmakers can no longer afford to ignore the risks associated #sewage spread. Sen. Randy Grellner has submitted Senate Bill 2141 which would mandate that #biosolids must be tested for #PFAS before #landapplication. #legislation #agriculture oklahomavoice.com/2026/02/18/o...

Maine officials plan biosolids drying, gasification plant to turn waste into energy Maine’s growing challenge of what to do with sewage sludge is fueling debate in Sanford.

Maine officials plan biosolids drying, gasification plant to turn waste into energy. #biosolids #gasification #wastewater #Maine wgme.com/news/local/m...

Town Receives Over $20M for Infrastructure, Public Safety Upgrades - Long Island Life & Politics The Town of Riverhead has been awarded several major funding allocations totaling more than $20 million. The money will be used to make critical infrastructure and public safety upgrades.  The new fun...

The Town of Riverhead has been awarded several major funding allocations totaling more than $20 million. The money will be used to make critical infrastructure and public safety upgrades. #water #wastewater #infrastructure #biosolids #NY lilifepolitics.com/news/long-is...

Florida Senate committee advances bills restricting biosolids use Some environmental groups have called for tougher rules on treated sewage sludge, which can harm soil and water quality.

Florida Senate committee advances bills restricting biosolids use. #legislation #Florida #biosolids #wastewater #restriction www.eenews.net/articles/flo...

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Join us tonight at Innovation Elementary School in Arlington, VA to let DEQ know we want PFAS regulations in place to protect us and our water!

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From wastewater treatment plants to farmland: Microplastic quantification, transfer, and risk assessment from biosolids use in Tasmania, Australia Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have been reported to remove microplastics (MPs) from influent wastewater; however, the reuse of biosolids transfe…

Microplastic quantification, transfer, and risk assessment from biosolids use in Tasmania, Australia. #microplastics #plastic #Australia #Tasmania #biosolids #wastewater www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Congress tries to shut down action on dangerous PFAS in fertilizer 'in the dark of night' YouTube video by Spotlight on America

Contact your congressional senators and representatives to get this #PFAS contaminated #biosolids rider removed! 🤬

New York may require composters using biosolids to test for PFAS The draft proposal is part of the state’s newly enhanced efforts to address sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agricultural land.

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing a policy that would require soil products like compost that incorporate biosolids to begin testing for PFAS. #PFAS #NY #Compost #biosolids #testing #regulation www.wastedive.com/news/new-yor...

New York takes additional steps to address ‘forever chemicals’ The Department of Environmental Conservation issued new proposals to address PFAS in biosolids and wastewater.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration released new proposals to address PFAS in biosolids and wastewater. #NewYork #PFAS #wastewater #biosolids #legislation www.eenews.net/articles/new...

Orbital Biocarbon #secures key investment to grow #biosolids solution www.wastedive.com/news/orbital...

Monterey One Water launches food waste receiving and co-digestion program. #biosolids #codigestion #foodwaste #wastewater www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/montere...

Trial Using Class A Biosolids As Hemp Fertilizer Under Way A field trial in the USA investigating use of Class A biosolids as sustainable fertilizer for industrial hemp grain and fiber production.

Trial Using Class A Biosolids As Hemp Fertilizer Under Way. #biosolids #wastewater #agriculture #hemp #fertilizer hempgazette.com/news/hemp-bi...

Hemp Biosolids Being Explored as Sustainable Fertilizer in First US Field Trial | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights In a first-of-its-kind US field trial, The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is exploring how hemp biosolids can be utilized as a sustainable fertilizer.

#Hemp #Biosolids Being Explored as #Sustainable #Fertilizer in First US Field Trial

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#Weed #Cannabis #farming #agriculture #fertility #soils

#biosolids aka sewage waste: not safe in any form

Register for the 42nd National Forum Series! Second session starts on December 4 @ 1 PM ET! >> Thanks for joining the 42nd National Forum Series launch on Oct 29! Second session starts on December 4! If not already registered, click here! Registration covers all sessions of the 2025 Forum!

🌍 Join Us TODAY @ 1 PM for the 2nd session of our National Forum! Featuring experts who will elevate understanding of data linking #pesticides to #breastcancer, #prostate & testicular #cancer, #infertility, & #pediatric cancer, as well as the impacts of #biosolids. 🔗 Register: ow.ly/fprf50Xxvjr

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"thus the land of application of SCFP-contaminated #biosolids represent a significant route of environmental contamination."

Colloidal Side-Chain Fluorinated Polymer Nanoparticles Are a Significant Source of Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Contamination in #Textile Wastewater
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Occurrence, distribution, and risk assessment of selected pharmaceuticals in municipal biosolids from the four wastewater treatment plants in Gauteng Province, South Africa. #pharmaceutical #wastewater #Africa #biosolids www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Day 2 at the @aquaenviro.bsky.social European Biosolids and Bioresources Conference. We enjoyed presenting yesterday on soil health and new contaminants research. Don't forget to check out our poster today if you're here, or grab us for a chat to discuss solutions!🌱

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