EPA Safety Study of Synthetic Turf and Crumb Rubber Fields | Five Star Turf, Inc.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the results of a study of the health risks from inhalation, ingestion, and dermal contact with synthetic turf and crumb rubber. The study concluded that concentrations of components monitored in this study were below levels of concern. The study further validates the statements of safety by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other governmental agencies, including the New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation and Dept of Health, and the California EPA in recent studies.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released results of a limited field monitoring study of artificial-turf playing fields and playgrounds constructed with recycled tire material or tire crumb.
Particulate matter, metals and volatile organic compound concentrations were measured in the air samples and compared with areas away from the turf fields (background levels).
The levels found in air samples from the artificial turf were similar to background levels.
Zinc, which is a known additive in tires, was found in tire crumb samples. However, air and surface wipe monitoring levels of zinc were found to be below levels of concern.
We thanks the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for this important new information. There has been controversy about the safety of synthetic grass on humans and animals and having the conclusive findings from a legitimate – non biased Government agency is great for our industry. Additionally the general public will benefit from the detailed and clear presentation of the study’s results.