Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating potential contamination of farmland, soil, and groundwater in eastern Arapahoe County, Colorado. This issue is linked to the use and sale of biosolids containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Various reports indicate that Denver’s wastewater system has applied sewage sludge containing PFAS to farmland and distributed these biosolids to neighboring farms to use as fertilizer. PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” do not break down and can accumulate in soil, water, agriculture, and the human body over time.

Reported Issues:

Consumers report:

That biosolids applied to farmland may contain PFAS
That they were unaware that fertilizer products derived from sewage sludge could introduce toxic chemicals into soil and water
That PFAS contamination may have impacted the quality of soil, livestock, crops, or water
That no adequate warnings were given regarding the risks associated with biosolid application
That they are concerned about the health consequences associated with PFAS exposure such as high cholesterol, compromised immunity, liver damage, and an increased risk of cancer and infertility
That they would not have used or accepted biosolids on their land if they knew about the risk of contamination
That Metro Water Recovery, Denver’s wastewater system, may have known about the risks of PFAS in their biosolids since at least 2010

Why Individuals Should Be Concerned:

Potential claims include:

Negligence
Failure to warn of known or reasonably knowable hazards
Agricultural and financial losses
Safety risks
Exposure to toxins

Signs You May Be Affected:

You own or lease farmland in eastern Arapahoe County or the surrounding areas
Biosolids were applied to your land or nearby properties
Your soil, crops, or livestock may have been exposed to PFAS
You would not have allowed the application of biosolids if you knew about the potential risks
You are concerned about potential exposure to PFAS
You live near eastern Arapahoe County and have experienced any side effects consistent with PFAS exposure such as infertility, cancer, liver damage, high cholesterol, or compromised immunity

If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520