On Sunday the New York Times ran a long article discussing the dangers and drawbacks of using sewage sludge on farm fields and pastures. The article detailed the issue of PFAS and noted that some farm fields have been taken out of production because of the high PFAS levels in the farm products. (PFAS are sometimes called “forever chemicals,” and they are found in many consumer goods.)
The group Save Carbon County, of which I am a member, has been trying to alert local farmers and consumers about this issue. Approximately 10 farmers in the county use it. (They like to call it biosolids, but it really is human poop and everything else that is flushed down the toilet, along with industrial waste, often minimally treated and given to the farmers free.)
Cities, of course, love that it is dumped on fields. It is a cheap and easy way to get rid of a problem. The fact that it is harmful seems not to be an issue. Farmers who use it also like it; they get it free of charge instead of needing to use high priced fertilizers. It always amazes me how greedy and irresponsible people can be.
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