There is also a significant potential for nuisance level odor and heat capture that could be felt in the Westwood and Mountain View neighborhoods, primarily in summer months. There is also a potential for regular application of anti-microbials as part of the maintenance routine. These chemicals tend to be indiscriminate with respect to good versus bad microbes, including those that are beneficial to healthy skin. They also introduce another groundwater concern. http://turf.uark.edu/turfhelp/archives/021109.html http://safesportsfields.cals.cornell.edu/synthetic-turf http://chemtexlaboratories.com/bacshield/itsmanyuses/athletic_fac_surfaces/ By the way, if you are finding that you are not able to post to the list serve, the service has migrated to L-Soft. The fact that you receive messages does not necessarily mean you can post. http://www.lsoft.com/SCRIPTS/WL.EXE?SL1=FRIENDS-OF-ORONO-SCHOOLS&H=LISTS.MAINE.EDU ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the FRIENDS-OF-ORONO-SCHOOLS list, click the following link: http://lists.maine.edu/cgi/wa?SUBED1=FRIENDS-OF-ORONO-SCHOOLS&A=1
