Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy

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Released February 03, 2026

Overview

How did PFAS chemicals once used in popular stain-resistant carpets end up in the water and environment in parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina? FRONTLINE, The Associated Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Post and Courier and AL.com investigate what happened with these forever chemicals and the ongoing health impacts. The joint investigation draws on thousands of pages of documents and court depositions and interviews with former regulators and industry insiders, as well as doctors, scientists and people who have the kinds of illnesses that researchers have linked to PFAS contamination.

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0h 54m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy


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Released


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  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

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    PBS

    United States

  • logo for FRONTLINE

    FRONTLINE

    United States

  • logo for The Associated Press

    The Associated Press

    United States

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