Forever chemicals on turf fields? Studies increase debate over synthetic vs. real grass

By Dan Lampariello | WGME | May 16, 2024

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"With spring sports in full swing across Maine, there's a lot of competition for field time.

The solution for some communities across the state has been investments in artificial turf to extend the season, but it's sparked a new debate about just how safe those fields are.

"We've been considering our athletic fields for quite some time, because we have an incredibly strong participation rate," Superintendent Maria Libby with the Five Town CSD said. "In the past 10 years, the field has gotten pretty beat up, between soccer, lacrosse and football."