PFAS chemicals once used in manufacturing popular stain-resistant carpets have contaminated the environment and water in parts of Georgia and Alabama. Watch an excerpt from a new documentary that investigates how it happened — and the ongoing health impacts.
For the full story, watch “Contaminated: The Carpet Industry’s Toxic Legacy” and explore related reporting from FRONTLINE, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Post and Courier, AL.com and the AP.
The documentary will be available to watch Feb. 3, 2026, at pbs.org/frontline and in the PBS App starting at 7/6c, and at 10/9c on FRONTLINE’s YouTube channel and PBS stations (check local listings). The documentary will also be available on PBS Documentaries on Prime Video.
