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Turf Field Debate in Champlain Valley | Burlington News
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Champlain Valley Union High School is moving forward with plans to install a new turf field to combat weather-related cancellations, but local residents are sounding the alarm over potential PFAS and microplastic contamination. While the district vows to follow proper bidding procedures to find a safe option, experts say truly PFAS-free turf is nearly impossible to guarantee. Meanwhile, other Vermont schools and colleges already use artificial turf, and South Burlington is aiming for a PFAS-free version — all while the state’s 2025 ban looms. The district is walking a tightrope between student needs and environmental safety.
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