A town is considering constructing a new multipurpose soccer/rugby field in an existing park, but will need to have the field be able to hold water in event of a 100-year storm. This is because there is not enough land to build retention/detention ponds and subsurface holding tanks are too costly. After a little thought and research, the answer is very broad. How about less than 24 hours and up to 60 days! Why the wide range in time that a turf stand can withstand submersion? There are many factors at play, the most important is the ambient temperature and the temperature of the water.

How long can turf survive under standing water/submersion?

A town is considering constructing a new multipurpose soccer/rugby field in an existing park, but will need to have the field be able to hold water in event of a 100 year storm. This is due to the fact that there is not enough land to build retention/detention ponds and subsurface holding tanks are too costly. After a little thought and research, the answer is very broad.  How about less than 24 hours and up to 60 days!  Why the wide range in time that a turf stand can withstand submersion?  There are many factors at play, the most important is the ambient temperature and the temperature of the water.


To see a great publication from the Sports Turf Managers Association, click HERE.


To see a publication from Purdue University, click HERE.  


To see a publication from Ohio State University, click HERE.


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