Groundwater/Surface water
Protecting Water from Pesticide Pollution
Water is one of our most important resources. The Earth's freshwater is stored in lakes, rivers, and streams or below ground in aquifers. Pesticide contamination of water is of great concern from many perspectives. This site provides information on nature of water, how it becomes contaminated with pesticides, and how contamination can be prevented.
There are many resources on the following pages. Be sure to click on the links and explore the information these pages provide.
| Photos courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Ron Gardner |
Pesticide FateLearn what happens to pesticides after they are applied. |
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ReferencesPublications used in the development of this information. |
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