Scientists investigate wastewater-based fertilizers
2024-08-27
A new nationwide analysis of biosolids -- the byproducts of wastewater treatment often used as fertilizer -- finds a plethora of unregulated organic compounds, including some that may have potential impacts on human health. The research isn't an argument for dropping this source of fertilizer, say the researchers, but rather the start of a discussion about whether more safety measures are needed.
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