Can people get sick from biosolids?
Substantial evidence from years of research and the widespread use of biosolids on farms supports the conclusion that humans do not get sick from the land application of biosolids. The National Academy of Sciences, in its 2002 review of current practices, public health concerns and regulatory standards, concluded that the use of biosolids in the production of crops presents “negligible risk” to humans, crop production and the environment. Stories alleging a connection between biosolids and disease have been compiled on the Internet, but the validity of these is highly questionable. Scientists and public health officials have investigated most cases and, where credible data was available, could identify no verifiable connection between alleged disease and biosolids use.
