PFAS-Free Artificial Turf from Watersavers Turf
There’s a lot of conflicting information out there about chemicals in artificial turf, and what’s safe for your home, your kids, your pets, and your job sites. Here’s the short version: Watersavers Turf only carries pfas-free artificial turf, and every product is also lead-free, PAH-free, UV-resistant, and non-flammable. Below, we break down what PFAS actually are and how we test for them. Learn more about the artificial grass testing our manufacturer performs, or contact us if you’d like to walk through a report together.
What exactly are PFAS?
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of man-made chemicals nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they break down so slowly, both in the environment and in our bodies. They’re found in a wide range of everyday products, including drinking water, food packaging, and household goods, and long-term exposure has been linked to a range of health concerns.
That’s why so many homeowners and contractors ask the same question before choosing turf: does this product have PFAS in it?
Is Watersavers Turf PFAS-Free?
Yes. Every product in our catalog is pfas-free artificial turf, verified through independent lab testing in the U.S. and internationally.
You may have read articles claiming that all synthetic turf contains PFAS, but that’s not accurate. What can introduce harmful chemicals into a turf system is crumb rubber infill (made from recycled tires), which contains lead among other things. That’s a separate issue from PFAS, but an important one, which is why we don’t sell or recommend crumb rubber infill at all.
We also test for PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), which is another group of chemicals sometimes present in rubber-based turf components. Our turf tests PAH-free as well.
See the proof for yourself:
- We test PFAS results per product batch, so you can find your product’s specific report by clicking into each product page from our catalog.
- Lead-Free Test Report
- BPA Test Report
- Not sure how to read a report? We break it down here.
What About Other Chemicals in Turf?
PFAS aren’t the only thing worth checking for. That’s why we also test for lead, BPA, and PAHs, and why we steer customers away from crumb rubber infill entirely.
Instead, we carry safer infill options that do the same job without the tradeoffs. Our organic Zeodorizer, for example, helps neutralize odors and keeps turf noticeably cooler underfoot — a nice bonus in California summers. We carry several other natural, non-toxic infill options, so you’ll never need crumb rubber.
PFAS-Free Artificial Turf is Available Near You
Whether you are a homeowner planning a backyard refresh or a contractor sourcing for a client, every product we carry is pfas-free artificial turf. We have tested it, documented it, and made it ready to install. We also carry a full range of natural infill options.
Stop by one of our Bay Area showrooms or warehouses in San Rafael, Concord, or Livermore. You can also give us a call or browse our turf resources to learn more about installation and maintenance.