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Turf Field Vote Sparks Environmental Debate | Burlington News
Vermont’s Champlain Valley School District just approved a $5.7 million artificial turf field project at CVU High School, sparking fierce debate. Backed by a nonprofit promising to fund it all, the move aims to fix soggy grass fields and boost sports access in bad weather. But residents are alarmed—Hinesburg’s history of groundwater contamination raises red flags about PFAS and microplastics leaching from turf. Though a recent report claims risks are low due to soil and stormwater systems, the hydrogeologist admits turf degrades over time. The 8-3 vote sends the superintendent to negotiate…
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