Within the last decade, compelling discussions have emerged surrounding the potential for negative health impacts as a result of long-term contact with synthetic turf systems – whether that be environmental health or the health of our athletes, children, and pets. Furthermore, a more prominent debate among industry professionals and researchers currently is the prevalence of bacterial growth on artificial grass surfaces.  

The following excerpt is an observation of studies that argue the efficacy of various antimicrobial control agents applied to turf – such as topical cleaning solutions or material additives incorporated during manufacturing – and the performance of non-treated synthetic grass with comparisons to natural sod.