Potential Exposure to Lead in Artificial Turf
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an official health advisory regarding potential exposure to lead in artificial turf grass. When athletic field samples in Newark, New Jersey tested positive for high levels of lead, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry were prompted to issue this warning on June 18, 2008.
CDC Health Advisory
Following the announcement, the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) has placed its turf grass rebate program on hold. Any further decisions regarding program will be made when further clear and reliable becomes available.
SDCWA's Suspension of its Turf Grass Rebate
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In light of the recent press surrounding “lead and artificial turf”, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) took it upon themselves to conduct thorough testing of several artificial turf fields. After carefully examining the results, CPSC spokeswoman Julie Vallese said “parents should not be concerned about harmful levels of lead in artificial turf “and that “our message is: go out and play.” http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08348.html
In addition, we at FieldTurf have compiled a comprehensive review of the facts which confirm the results presented by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and validate the safety of the FieldTurf artificial turf system. I urge you to review them at http://www.fieldturf.com/leadissues/
Sincerely,
Sean Adelsohn
FieldTurf
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