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Have there been any tests for chemical emissions from the fill materials? Who conducted the tests? What were the results?
Have there been any tests for chemical emissions from the fill materials? Who conducted the tests? What were the results?

March 22, 2024

Toxicology tests were done on EPDM (ethylene propylene, diene monomer) by an independent lab using the EPA Method 6010 standard – testing for the presence of heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and phthalates(fal-ates).   No harmful emissions were found.