Playing with Lead – Artifical Turf

Audio Report on Mar 02, 2009 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Topics: Health, Radio

Even in small amounts, lead can be poisonous. The California Attorney General's office is suing several manufacturers of artificial turf after lead was found in the pigment used to color it. Lead is especially harmful to children and that could be bad news around the state for anyone who has installed turf in playgrounds, soccer fields, child care centers and homes.

Additional Links

• Lead Testing in the Bay Area
• Reporter's Notes and Photos