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Experts Warn: Toxic Sewage Sludge Threatens UK Soil Health

7/7/2025

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In the UK, a staggering amount of sewage sludge, sold as fertilizer, is tainted with dangerous chemicals such as Pfas, microplastics, and pharmaceuticals. With regulations dating back to 1989 failing to adequately test for these toxins, experts are sounding the alarm. They urge for urgent reforms to safeguard soil health, food safety, and public well-being.

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In the UK, a staggering amount of sewage sludge, sold as fertilizer, is tainted with dangerous chemicals such as Pfas, microplastics, and pharmaceuticals. With regulations dating back to 1989 failing to adequately test for these toxins, experts are sounding the alarm. They urge for urgent reforms to safeguard soil health, food safety, and public well-being.