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Study Finds Crumb Rubber Turf Poses No Significant Threat To Air/water Quality
Tests Show No Health Concerns at Synthetic Turf Fields
ALBANY, NY (05/29/2009; 1219)(readMedia)– A new study released today by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Department of Health (DOH) concludes that crumb rubber material used in synthetic turf fields poses no significant environmental threat to air or water quality and poses no significant health concerns.
The study, available on DEC’s web site (details below), assessed the potential release of chemicals in crumb rubber to the environment. Crumb rubber, produced by grinding scrap tires, is a common “infill” material for synthetic turf fields. It provides cushioning and helps to hold the carpet down and keep synthetic grass fibers upright. The study only addressed the crumb rubber infill and did not address pigments used in synthetic turf fibers that in older applications are known to contain lead.The study found:
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– No significant threat from chemicals leaching into surface water and groundwater. While some chemicals can be released from crumb rubber over time, they are in small concentrations and are reduced by absorption, degradation and dilution — resulting in no significant impact on groundwater or surface water.
— Lead concentrations in crumb rubber are well below federal hazard standards for lead in soil and do not represent a significant source of lead exposure.
– Levels of chemicals in the air at synthetic turf fields do not raise a significant health concern.
– Synthetic turf fields can have significantly higher surface temperatures compared to nearby grass and sand fields, although factors of heat stress did not differ noticeably among surfaces. Still, the study notes that prolonged contact with hotter surfaces has the potential to create discomfort, cause thermal injury and contribute to heat-related illness.
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To carry out the study, state scientists conducted lab tests on crumb rubber samples obtained from manufacturers and conducted tests at synthetic fields. They tested for leaching, exposure to acid rain and acid digestion, exposed samples to a range of temperatures to observe impacts, assessed chemical particle sizes for their potential to move through soil and air, collected soil samples at wells down-gradient from existing synthetic turf fields and measured air samples upwind and downwind of such fields. DEC will continue groundwater and surface water testing related to this issue.
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Led by DEC’s Division of Solid and Hazardous Materials and the Division of Air Resources, the state pursued a comprehensive evaluation of potential chemical releases from crumb rubber. It involved an interdisciplinary approach, drawing upon expertise in DEC’s and DOH’s other programs including water resources, remediation, laboratory, chemistry and fish and wildlife.
The study is available on DEC’s “Waste Tire” Web page, http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8792.html (at the bottom of the page). For more information about crumb-rubber infilled fields, see the DOH fact sheet: http://www.health.state.ny.us/environmental/outdoors/synthetic_turf/crumb-rubber_infilled/fact_sheet.htm
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May 15, 2009
By Nancy Keates
It’s that season again, when the smell of backyard barbecues, chlorine and freshly cut grass permeates the suburbs. But wait! This year that grass scent may be missing in some neighborhoods across the country.
In Friday’s Journal, I write about Neal McDonough’s Los Angeles home, a white Cape Cod that’s become a destination for neighborhood kids and friends. Mr. McDonough’s home has all the trappings you’d expect in a suburban house, including a lush backyard lawn–except his is made of AstroTurf.
According to data provided by the Association of Synthetic Grass Installers, a trade association based in Sacramento, Calif., sales of artificial turf for landscapes and putting greens, a category that includes residential lawns, has grown at 35% annually for the past five years. It’s particularly popular in Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Oregon and California.
download Marked for Death dvd Homeowners say the shift is like finally caving into buying a fake Christmas tree: The benefits outweigh the nostalgia for the real thing. Fake grass requires much less effort and money to care for than the real stuff. There are no toxic chemicals to worry about. Kids won’t track mud into the house anymore; dogs won’t tear up the yard. And there are environmental bonus points since real lawns use up water resources.
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The shapes are becoming more realistic too–not shiny like the kind used on sports fields. A new product called thatch–a secondary fiber used to bolster the primary fiber–helps keep the blades stay up and gives more shadow. “I know it sounds artistic but it’s really true,” says Annie Costa, executive director of Association of Synthetic Grass Installers. “You don’t want it too perfect.”
Fake grass can get pricey. At $6-$12 a square foot fully installed depending on the area; that means around $10,000 for a yard. But artificial turf will last 15-20 years (depending how meticulous owner is about keeping debris off he surface) and there are savings in landscaping fees, mower gas and fertilizer — as well as the extra time on weekends.