Local Spotlight: The Carpet Capital’s Chemical Problem
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Local Spotlight: The Carpet Capital’s Chemical Problem
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But something toxic lurks within the lush landscape that you can’t see, smell, or taste. For many years, locals weren’t aware of its presence.
PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals used to repel water and stains. Many of them don’t break down in nature, which is why they’re often called ‘forever chemicals.’ They can build up in the environment and our bodies over time.
These chemicals were used for years in the production of carpets in northwest Georgia. And the long-term environmental and human cost in the region is high.
In this installment of our Local Spotlight series, we head to the “carpet capital” of the world to examine its chemical problems.
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