Michigan officials found that sludge contaminated with heavy metals and PFAS was used to fertilize agricultural fields. Here the automotive tannery Eagle Ottawa Leather Company, spread tannery waste on farmland until 2006. It is not known whether tanneries across the nation also follow this practice. The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team is investigating the extent of the contamination. [PFAS found in groundwater where tannery spread sludge to fertilize crops - Michigan Radio]
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