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Solomon, John.

Internal Probe Cites EPA for Lack of Research, Reaction to Concerns.... / John Solomon. - Associated Press Newsfeatures, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 47. Environment, 1522-3205; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Internal Probe Cites EPA for Lack of Research, Reaction to Concerns..., Feb. 7, 2002; pp. n.p..

"Four million tons of recycled sewage are being spread on suburban and rural fields across America each year, and the government has done too little research to ensure that humans are safe from the viruses, bacteria, and toxins in the sludge, an internal review concludes." (ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS NETWORK) This article discusses the concern among the public that recycled sludge is hazardous and notes a lack of research by the EPA.

1522-3205;


United States. Environmental Protection Agency.


Health risk assessment.
Recycled products.
Sewage--Environmental aspects.
Sewage disposal--Rural.
Sewage sludge as fertilizer.

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