Your neighbor may have spent thousands on a pristine artificial turf lawn to escape the endless cycle of mowing and watering, but that investment could soon be a thing of the past. While homeowners once viewed synthetic turf as a good solution for staying green during a drought, city councils across the country are now passing strict ordinances that prohibit new installations. Many local governments in states like California, New York, and Massachusetts have reversed their previous support due to growing evidence that they negatively impact the environment.

These bans are often because of the discovery of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly called “forever chemicals,” found in plastic turf components. These substances don’t break down and can eventually contaminate local water supplies via runoff. Aside from the legal issues, the actual experience of owning a synthetic lawn is changing as record-breaking summer temperatures make these plastic surfaces sometimes too hot to use.

There are a few downsides to artificial turf and one has to do with surface heat. Stepping onto a synthetic lawn on a sunny afternoon can feel like walking across a hot frying pan because the materials don’t have the ability to cool themselves through evaporation. For families with children or pets, this creates a safety hazard as the intense surface heat can cause painful burns or singe animal paws.

Please carefully consider the pros and cons of artificial turf before deciding to remove grass. To learn more, read the article accesssible from the link below:

https://www.housedigest.com/1877601/downsides-artificial-turf-lawn-grass-yard/