U.S. looking at lead levels in artificial turf

[colonel-fan]

U.S. looking at lead levels in artificial turf

 

TRENTON, New Jersey (AP) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is looking into the possible health hazards of lead in artificial turf installed at schools, parks and stadiums across the country.

 

Two fields in New Jersey were closed this week after state health officials detected what they said were unexpectedly high levels of lead in the synthetic turf and raised fears that athletes could swallow or inhale fibers or dust from the playing surface.

 

The artificial-turf industry denied its products are dangerous. But the CPSC it is investigating.

[leatherneck]

Thx for the link. People need to keep in mind it's only two fields, installed in one state by the same company. Far from being an indictment on artificial turf. Further study might indicate otherwise I admit. But so far, I'm far from being convinced there is a big problem.

[pigman]

If it's in New Jersey it could be coming from the air.

[YepItsMe]

So very true.

[Dark Horse78]

If it's in New Jersey it could be coming from the air.

 

Ha! Too funny. :laugh:

[SilverShadow]

Is the field material in question nylon or polypropylene. Nylon will residue into lead. Polypropylene will not. I bet the fields in question are nylon. Any field made of nylon will probably have to deal with this issue.

[Watusi]

Field Turf is polypropylene.

 

U of L, Belfry, Highlands, Beechwood, LexCath all have Field Turf. I think Letcher Central is Field Turf, but not sure.

 

What about the other fields in KY? If you know, post what brand they are and if they are polypropylene or nylon.

[JoeFan]

If it's in New Jersey it could be coming from the air.

 

No, its not coming from the air. Its coming from the bodies buried underneath the stadium.

[ColonelsDL95]

No, its not coming from the air. Its coming from the bodies buried underneath the stadium.

 

 

Haha. Hoffa is actually buried in my backyard lol.