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Re: Norwalk Council members concern about PFAS in artificial turf fields
The full debate on artificial turf fields in Norwalk should have come much earlier. It’s unfortunate that artificial turf has been popular as an alternative to natural grass not treated with pesticides. Artificial turf needs water because it requires periodic cleaning with water mixed with antimicrobials. Some fake turf uses styrene butadiene rubber from tires,…
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Artificial turf fields approved in Norwalk despite concerns
NORWALK, Conn. — Even though the new synthetic turf field at the West Rocks School Soccer Field Complex won’t be solely crumb rubber-based, concerns still remain. Norwalk’s Common Council voted 13-1 to approve a $443,088 synthetic turf field at the West Rocks School Proposed Soccer Field Complex, despite concerns over the environmental and health impacts…
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Artificial turf approved for West Rocks soccer field
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk is set to install artificial turf on the soccer field being built at West Rocks Middle School, even while expressing uncertainty about claims that there may be health issues associated with the plastic grass. Artificial turf gives extended playing time into the night and a longer playing season, Norwalk Director of…
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Norwalk moves ahead with artificial turf, despite some healthconcerns
NORWALK, Conn. – A watchful eye is being kept on possible health hazards in artificial turf, Common Bruce Kimmel (D-At Large) said Tuesday, acknowledging concern as Norwalk goes ahead with turfing the fields at Nathan Hale Middle School. “I don’t believe there’s a problem with this,” Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee Chairman Jerry Petrini…
