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flag Georgia’s carpet industry polluted Southern water with cancer-linked PFAS for decades, despite warnings and voluntary phaseouts.

flag A 2026 investigation reveals decades of PFAS pollution from Georgia’s carpet industry, contaminating rivers and drinking water across the South. flag Major manufacturers like Shaw and Mohawk used stain-resistant chemicals linked to cancer and immune harm, discharging untreated wastewater despite growing scientific warnings. flag Though both companies say they stopped using PFAS in 2019, weak regulations allowed ongoing pollution. flag Private well owners—about 40 million Americans—are especially vulnerable due to lack of testing and oversight. flag In South Carolina, a lawsuit led Shaw to install filtration systems, while Alabama cities are building expensive treatment plants with settlement funds, some expected to open in 2027. flag The findings highlight systemic regulatory failures and long-term public health risks from prioritizing industry over safety.

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