Maine was first to ban spreading PFAS-contaminated sludge on farmland. Now sludge is filling up landfills

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By EHN CuratorsNov 30, 2025, 1:11 pm387 ptsTop
Well before Maine's PFAS ban took effect, the “forever chemicals” linked to cancer, birth defects and other serious health problems had tainted drinking-water wells, vegetable roots, beef and milk in the state.

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