toxic sludge

ACT NOW! Tell DEQ to Protect VA Waters from PFAS!

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Infographic urging Virginia residents to oppose DEQ's draft permit allowing PFAS discharges from Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant, with contact details and comment instructions.

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a draft pollution discharge permit for the Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant. This move has sparked concern from environmental advocates and residents, as the permit, if finalized, would allow the facility to release per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into nearby waterways. These include Four Mile … Read more

Toxic Sludge Threats America’s Food Chain

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A large pile of food covered in toxic sludge, with a mixture of spoiled fruits, vegetables, and meat symbolizing food contamination.

An unsettling revelation is shaking the foundations of American agriculture. For decades, a government-endorsed fertilizer has quietly poisoned farmlands with hazardous chemicals, threatening both farmers and the broader food chain. A new investigation has uncovered that municipal sewage, commonly referred to as “black sludge” and widely used as fertilizer, contains dangerous levels of PFAS, a … Read more