Sludge Fertilizer Program Spurs Concerns

(AP) -- Scientists using federal grants spread fertilizer made from human and industrial wastes on yards in poor, black neighborhoods to test whether it might protect children from lead poisoning in the soil. Families were assured the sludge was safe and were never told about any harmful ingredients.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news127310144.html">Sludge Fertilizer Program Spurs Concerns</a></p> <p>(AP) -- Scientists using federal grants spread fertilizer made from human and industrial wastes on yards in poor, black neighborhoods to test whether it might protect children from lead poisoning in the soil. Families were assured the sludge was safe and were never told about any harmful ingredients.</p>