Millions of acres of U.S. farmland receive biosolids — treated sewage sludge — as fertilizer. But urban wastewater carries PFAS ("forever chemicals") that sewage treatment cannot destroy. This article examines how PFAS concentrates in biosolids, what happens when it is applied to farm fields, and what the latest EPA guidance and state regulations mean for rural families who rely on private wells.
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May 26, 2026
by: Brian Oram| Tags: City Water
Most people assume drinking water is the main source of PFAS exposure — but diet and food account for 60–80%. This Grok-reviewed breakdown covers all exposure routes and practical steps to reduce your forever chemical load.
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Mar 15, 2026
by: Brian Oram| Tags: EPA
The EPA is proposing key modifications to PFOS drinking water regulations, including extended compliance deadlines and rescinded standards for several PFAS chemicals. Here's what you need to know.
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Feb 28, 2025
by: Brian Oram| Tags: Chesapeake
PFAS "forever chemicals" have been detected in drinking water and surface water across the Hampton Roads region of Virginia — including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, and Suffolk. Virginia DEQ and the Department of Health have conducted multi-phase sampling identifying approximately 26 water systems with potential PFAS issues. Learn what the data means, how to check your local water quality, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
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May 07, 2024
by: Brian Oram| Tags: air quality
It is critical that we recognize that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are part of an unnatural, man-made cycle that influences the Water Cycle.
Nov 15, 2023
by: Brian Oram| Tags: arsenic
Many popular cosmetics contain trace amounts of heavy metals like lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium. Learn what the FDA allows, which ingredients to watch for, and how to make safer choices for your skin.
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Jun 15, 2023
by: Brian Oram| Tags: Contaminants
Practical guidance on managing PFAS and forever chemicals (PFOA, PFOS) in your daily life — from testing your drinking water to reducing exposure at home.
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Jan 06, 2023
by: Brian Oram| Tags: Agricultural Water
Water quality is critical for livestock health, crop safety, and farmer wellbeing. This guide covers recommended limits for microbiological agents, metals, TDS, and herbicides in agricultural water — plus testing recommendations for well and surface water sources.
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Jun 28, 2022
by: Brian Oram| Tags: Contaminants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the release of health advisories for four perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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