Frontline S45E1 — Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy

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Frontline•Season 45•Episode 1

Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy

5.7/10 · 20 votesFeb 3, 202655 min

Ranked #1 of 11 in Season 45•+2.6 vs season avg

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How did PFAS, the forever 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 and the

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Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy

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Will Lyman

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy" is episode 1 of Frontline season 45. It scored 5.7/10 from 20 votes, ranking #1 of 11 episodes this season (season average 3.1). It aired on February 3, 2026.

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