Experts issue warning as toxic sludge poses ongoing threat: 'It doesn't sound like there's a lot of urgency'

Experts issue warning as toxic sludge poses ongoing threat: 'It doesn't sound like there's a lot of urgency'

Due to the high PFAS levels detected in the soil and groundwater in Bristol, Tennessee, the state's Department of Environment and Conservation has mandated PFAS testing for all sewage sludge before its application as fertilizer on farmland. What's happening? Per- and polyfluoroakyl substances, or PFAS, are long-lasting hazardous chemicals that are found in many of our day-to-day household supplies, from nonstick cookware to waterproof clothing. …