Installation of permeable synthetic turf addition to best management practices to control stormwater runoff

Senate Bill 1406 (SF 1406) adds permeable synthetic turf as an approved stormwater management practice in Minnesota’s official guidelines. It requires the Pollution Control Agency to include this turf in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual, provided it meets specific standards: 25+ inches of permeability per hour, no PFAS chemicals, passing flammability tests, and manufacturing requirements (UV stabilization, U.S. production). The bill explicitly excludes residential projects using rubber infill and indoor/outdoor carpeting. This directly affects developers and municipalities implementing stormwater controls for new construction or redevelopment projects.