Study Finds Toxic Traces in Biosolid Fertilizers
A new study has determined that fertilizers manufactured from treated wastewater may contain harmful organic chemicals. The study looked into the chemical makeup of biosolids in North America and could assist regulators in identifying compounds that need to be examined more carefully. Biosolids are used extensively as fertilizers in various areas, including golf courses and agricultural lands. They may, however, bear traces of industrial chemicals, fragrances and pharmaceuticals that could pose a risk not only to human health but also to the environment. The investigators, led by assistant professor Carsten Prasse of Johns Hopkins University, conducted an analysis of 16…
