I know that sludge has been spread on farmer's fields. Problem is, it's loaded with heavy metals, synthetic hormones and some pharmaceutical compounds. Not exactly what you want in your next ear of sweet corn. Plus sludge contaminates ground water and aquifers. Peace, D. Mindock ==============================================
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