Oklahoma lawmakers can no longer afford to ignore the risks associated with sewage spread

Oklahoma lawmakers can no longer afford to ignore the risks associated with sewage spread

An exterior photo of the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Kyle Phillips/For Oklahoma Voice)For decades, farmers across America have been encouraged by the federal government and state officials to spread municipal sewage on millions of acres of farmland as fertilizer.  Utilizing sewage as fertilizer saves cities money on landfill costs and is perceived to be a cheap nutrient-rich fertilizer for farmers.…