November 21, 2009
EPA inquiry finds sludge is not threat
Sludge containing a toxic chemical and used as fertilizer on area farms does not pose a public health concern, government agencies reported Wednesday. However, a second round of soil tests is planned for 15 farms this month, officials said at a news conference held at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional office, said Bill Rice, the agency’s acting regional administrator. Those tests will attempt to determine differences in the presence of chromium 6 among fields with high, moderate and low amounts of spreading. | Read More
Sludge containing a toxic chemical and used as fertilizer on area farms does not pose a public health concern, government agencies reported Wednesday. However, a second round of soil tests is planned for 15 farms this month, officials said at a news conference held at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional office, said Bill Rice, the agency’s acting regional administrator. Those tests will attempt to determine differences in the presence of chromium 6 among fields with high, moderate and low amounts of spreading. | Read More
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More sludge samples planned
July 28, 2009 | St. Joseph News-Press
More sampling will be performed due to concerns about the potential levels of hexavalent chromium in applied sludge and the potential health effects. Read More
July 28, 2009 | St. Joseph News-Press
More sampling will be performed due to concerns about the potential levels of hexavalent chromium in applied sludge and the potential health effects. Read More
