{"id":6007,"date":"2025-01-14T10:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T16:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ariescleanenergy.flywheelstaging.com\/?p=6007"},"modified":"2025-01-14T14:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T20:56:14","slug":"epa-releases-draft-risk-assessment-on-pfoa-and-pfos-in-sewage-sludge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ariescleantech.com\/epa-releases-draft-risk-assessment-on-pfoa-and-pfos-in-sewage-sludge\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: EPA&#8217;s Latest PFAS Risk Assessment &#8211; What It Means for Biosolids Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessment on PFOA and PFOS in Sewage Sludge<\/h2>\n<p>Today, the <a class=\"ql-mention\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/71221119\/admin\/page-posts\/published\/?share=true#\" data-entity-urn=\"urn:li:fsd_company:4495\" data-guid=\"0\" data-object-urn=\"urn:li:organization:4495\" data-original-text=\"US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\" data-test-ql-mention=\"true\">US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/a> released a \ud835\udc03\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc30\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc24 \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc00 \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc12, shedding light on the potential human and environmental risks associated with the presence of these persistent chemicals in wastewater sludge (aka biosolids).<\/p>\n<p>This document reflects the latest scientific understanding of these risks and marks an important step toward addressing the challenges posed by PFAS.<\/p>\n<p>At Aries, we are deeply committed to advancing sustainable solutions for biosolids management. Our innovative gasification technology not only converts biosolids into renewable energy but also \ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc32\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc12 \ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc2c, ensuring a cleaner and safer future.<\/p>\n<p>\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b \ud835\udc26\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc30\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc32\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20 \ud835\udc1a \ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b, \ud835\udc20\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b \ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\u2014one where the challenges posed by pollutants like PFAS can be met with forward-thinking approaches. By converting biosolids into energy and destroying PFAS, we aim to contribute to the circular economy and a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p>This report is an important reminder of why collaboration across industries, governments, and communities is vital to tackling these challenges together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore these documents to gain insight and prepare for the 60-day public comment period:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2025-01\/pre-pub-frn-draft-sewage-sludge-risk-assessment-pfoa-pfos.pdf\">\ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e-\ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc05\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25 \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b \ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>A summary of the draft risk assessment, its objectives, and the public comment process.<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for a high-level overview and procedural details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2025-01\/draft-sewage-sludge-risk-assessment-pfoa-pfos.pdf\">\ud835\udc03\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc30\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc24 \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>The full report detailing the EPA&#8217;s findings on potential risks from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids.<\/li>\n<li>Recommended for stakeholders seeking an in-depth understanding of the risk assessment and modeling approaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2025-01\/response-peer-review-draft-sewage-sludge-risk-assessment-pfoa-pfos.pdf\">\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc00 \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc04\ud835\udc31\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25 \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc30 \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Explains how the EPA incorporated feedback from scientific reviewers into the draft.<\/li>\n<li>Useful for those interested in the peer review process and updates made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2025-01\/response-select-sab-comments-draft-sewage-sludge-risk-assessment-pfoa-pfos.pdf\">\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc32 \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Focuses on responses to key scientific questions raised by the advisory board.<\/li>\n<li>Great for understanding how the EPA addressed expert critiques.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a 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