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Needham schedules spring retesting after elevated zinc, free arsenic retest offered
Summary
Staff reported further testing for synthetic turf fields is planned in spring when snow melts; a vendor agreed to retest arsenic at no charge and can retest zinc for a fee; board discussed testing both fields versus only the one with elevated zinc.
Town staff told the Board of Health that follow-up environmental testing of synthetic turf fields will be performed in the spring, when field access is possible.
Why it matters: earlier sampling showed two metals of concern. The testing contractor offered a free retest for arsenic because of an equipment issue. Zinc testing would likely…
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