Water Conservation Resources

. When the outdoor temperature is between 90 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the synthetic grass temperature can approach 200 F, according to Brigham Young University.

. Real grass has a cooling effect when the air temperature is high. Artificial grass lacks this cooling quality.

. The grass itself may become hotter than the air and can make the surrounding air feel hotter.

. Other unintended consequences as well, such as adding to the urban heat island effect, which means artificial turf, like concrete and asphalt, radiates heat back into the air at night, giving cities warmer nights. And that radiating heat also means nearby plants may need extra water.

. In direct summer sun, synthetic grass becomes much hotter than natural turf and can smell like hot rubber.

. On a hot summer afternoon, children and pets cannot play or walk barefoot on an artificial lawn surface.

. Sprinkling the area with water may lower the synthetic turf temperature, but the cooling effect lasts for only five to 20 minutes.

. Universities have found that the false turf needs to be irrigated every 30 minutes to keep it cool enough.

. The storm water runoff carries debris into the storm sewers, where water sources can become polluted.

. There are fears that the chemicals used in the manufacture of synthetic grass can be harmful to the health.

. Unlike natural turf, artificial turf does not promote decomposition of pet feces and urine, which can leave odors.

. Everything from blood to your dog's poop contaminate the artificial grass. While contaminants rinse off real grass, synthetic grass doesn't have the same trait. You will need to clean up any messes that could potentially be a health hazard.

. Unlike natural turf, synthetic grass does not absorb carbon dioxide or produce oxygen, and does not filter pollutants from air and water.

. Synthetic grass releases greenhouse gasses into the environment. Harmful substances, such as zinc and nonylphenol, may leach from the recycled rubber granules and pollute water.

. There is no need for long periods of water sprinkling.


. All you need is a:

Drip Irrigation System