{"id":8678,"date":"2022-05-19T12:45:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T16:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10028\/uncategorized\/how-pfas-in-soil-affect-livestock-in-trickle-down-effect\/"},"modified":"2022-05-19T12:45:59","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T16:45:59","slug":"how-pfas-in-soil-affect-livestock-in-trickle-down-effect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/en\/article\/how-pfas-in-soil-affect-livestock-in-trickle-down-effect\/","title":{"rendered":"How PFAS in Soil Affect Livestock in Trickle-Down Effect"},"content":{"rendered":"

PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, are a group of chemicals that have been used in a number of industries for many years. Unfortunately, it is now becoming more understood just how harmful PFAS can be to both human health and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog post, we will discuss how PFAS affects livestock through the trickle-down effect. We will also explore how <\/span>water contamination lawsuit attorneys<\/span><\/a> at Napoli Shkolnik can help if you have been affected by PFAS. If you would like to learn more about this issue, please <\/span>reach out <\/span><\/a>to us!<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are PFAS?<\/span><\/h2>\n

As mentioned, <\/span>PFAS<\/span><\/a> are a group of manmade chemicals that have been used in many industries and consumer products since the 1940s, because of their useful properties. They are often referred to as \u201cforever chemicals\u201d because they do not break down easily in the environment. PFAS break down slowly and may accumulate in people, animals, and the environment over time, making this a common concern.<\/span><\/p>\n

PFAS can be found in our water, soil, air, and food as well as in materials found in our homes or workplaces, including:<\/span><\/p>\n