2009 DRAFT Synthetic Turf Protocol



The media has been reporting on the recent lead tests on synthetic turf fields by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. What the reports do not emphasize is that the turf made of polyethylene had very low or undetectable levels of lead in the fibers.

The fields that are installed in Needham are made of polyethylene. Rather than read interpreted news reports, you can go directly to the source!

News from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08348.html 

Article from the New York Department of Public Health: http://www.health.state.ny.us/environmental/outdoors/synthetic_turf/crumb-rubber_infilled/fact_sheet.htm

Article from the Connecticut Department of Public Health: http://www.cteha.org/presentations/ArtificialTurf-CTYankeeConf.ppt#256

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services: www.nj.gov/health/artificialturf

FieldTurf: www.fieldturf.com

Read the latest information from the CDC on their recommendations for lead testing on some turf fields. CDC Recommendations

Read Important Information about Needham's new Athletic Fields at Memorial Park and DeFazio Park.