Trump EPA withdraws proposed rules limiting PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge on farmland

The Trump administration has killed EPA regulations that would have restricted the use of biosolids contaminated with persistent chemicals on agricultural land, citing reduced risk concerns after discarding Biden-era scientific research.

First covered Jul 20, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT · 1 article

Trump EPA withdraws proposed rules limiting PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge on farmland — Image via theguardian.com

Coverage

18h Guardian Environment Trump officials kill proposed rules for Pfas-contaminated sewage fertilizer — EPA tosses out scientific research carried out under Biden and says toxic sludge not a significant threat to public The Trump administration has killed…

Primary sources

epa.gov Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids | US EPA

selc.org 2025 4 9 Epa Risk Assessment Biosolids Calculations Farm Families (selc.org)

More coverage from around the web

thehill.com Trump administration challenges Biden 'sewage sludge' report

eenews.net EPA ditches Biden-era assessment on PFAS in sludge - E&E News by POLITICO

wral.com EPA replaces PFAS sewage sludge assessment, drawing concern over 'forever chemicals' :: WRAL.com

wastedive.com Federal judge dismisses attempt to make EPA regulate PFAS in biosolids | Waste Dive

insideclimatenews.org Why Farmers May Be Able to Continue Fertilizing Fields With PFAS-Contaminated Sewage Sludge - Inside Climate News

Appeared in: 2026-07-20 (#5) · 2026-07-21 (#9)

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