“If I dump crumb rubber on a parking lot, I can get it to pass a G-Max test,” #FieldTurf #crumbrubber

Civic Group Concerned That Richard Montgomery High School’s Artificial Turf Field Failed Safety Test

...“If I dump crumb rubber on a parking lot, I can get it to pass a G-Max test,” Teeter said. However, he advised against adding significant amounts of rubber to fields because doing so can cause traction issues that can increase the risk of injuries to ankles and knee ligaments. The rubber also can wash away or be tracked throughout the surrounding environment, leading to environmental concerns if it enters local waterways. Teeter said the Richard Montgomery field should be replaced "in the near future."...

http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/Web-2016/Civic-Group-Concerned-That-Richard-Montgomery-High-Schools-Artificial-Turf-Field-Failed-Safety-Test/