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.

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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