Waste from agricultural plant poisoned US town’s water with Pfas, lawsuits allege
The article discusses lawsuits alleging that wastewater from a Perdue Farms agricultural plant in Salisbury, Maryland, has contaminated the town's drinking water with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Residents claim the contaminated water has made them sick, raising concerns about the impact of "forever chemicals" from industrial agriculture on public health and the environment. While Perdue Farms acknowledges the pollution, the exact sources of the PFAS have not been confirmed, with the possibility of sludge used as fertilizer and pesticides also contributing to the issue. The article highlights the broader problem of PFAS contamination from industrial agricultural operations and the need for further investigation and regulation to protect communities.
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