Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP220100375]
Researchers:
A/Prof Geoff MacFarlane
(Chief Investigator)
,
Megharaj Mallavarapu
(Chief Investigator)
,
Prof Ravendra (Ravi) Naidu
(Chief Investigator)
,
Suzie Reichman
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Abigail Morrow
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Fate of PAPs and short-chain PFAS in biosolids amended soils. Biosolids generated during wastewater treatment contain PFAS which are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. Application of biosolids to agricultural land may result in soil, groundwater and surface water PFAS contamination via leaching and run-off and pose unknown potential risk to soil health, crops and beneficial biota. This study aims to generate novel knowledge on the PFAS fate in biosolid amended soils, crops and toxicity to key soil and aquatic biota at environmentally relevant concentrations. This study is supported by Australian water and its allied industries, as it is important for them to ensure that biosolids application to agricultural land is an environmentally sustainable solution to the Australian farmers and communities.
Funding Amount $615,060
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP220100375
- ARC : LP220100375