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Polk County forms biosolids committee to study potential health and regulatory gaps
2160170 · January 29, 2025
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Summary
Commissioners established a committee to research biosolids use, identify regulatory gaps and recommend county actions after presentations raising concerns about contaminants and long‑lived 'forever chemicals.'
Polk County Commissioner’s Court voted to form a biosolids committee after county leaders described concerns about contaminants from land‑applied biosolids and potential health risks.
The committee’s stated responsibilities include researching immediate actions Polk County can take to protect residents, identifying regulatory gaps where contaminants are not covered…
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