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Protecting Groundwater: A Guide for the Pesticide User

Protecting Groundwater: A Guide for the Pesticide User (1998)

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  1. Title Slide
  2. Credits
  3. Sponsors
  4. Geology of Groundwater
  5. Groundwater Categories
  6. U.S. Groundwater Withdrawal
  7. Irrigation
  8. Contamination Can Be Costly
  9. Common Pesticides in Groundwater
  10. Four Major Factors in Groundwater Pesticide Contamination
  11. Volatilization
  12. Biodegredation
  13. Microbial Activity
  14. Solubility
  15. Adsorption
  16. Soil Properties Affecting Leaching
  17. Soil Texture
  18. Permeability
  19. Organic Matter Content
  20. Macropores
  21. Depth to Groundwater
  22. Geological Conditions
  23. Climate
  24. Summary of Leaching Factors
  25. Pesticide Application Techniques
  26. Methods to Prevent Groundwater Contamination
  27. Use Pesticides Only When Necessary
  28. Identify Soil Type
  29. Identify Nearby Water Sources
  30. Pesticides with Groundwater Advisory Statements
  31. Always Follow the Pesticide Label
  32. Sample Label
  33. Application Methods
  34. Pesticide Application Timing
  35. Carefully Measure Chemicals
  36. Calibrate Equipment
  37. Avoid Pesticide Spills
  38. Avoid Over-Spraying and Drift
  39. Triple-Rinse Pesticide Containers
  40. Properly Store Pesticides
  41. Maintain Application Records
  42. Before Applying Pesticides...
  43. During Pesticide Application...
  44. After Pesticide Application...
  45. Additional Methods to Prevent Groundwater Contamination
  46. Delay Irrigation After Pesticide Applications
  47. Avoid Over-Irrigation
  48. Be Careful with Chemigation
  49. Use IPM Techniques
  50. Biological Control
  51. Check Well System
  52. Public Water Supplies are Vulnerable
  53. Pesticides Are Not The Only Groundwater Contaminant
  54. Levels of Contamination
  55. Factors Affecting Pesticide Concentration in Groundwater
  56. Pesticides Can Affect Human Health
  57. Possible Chronic Effects
  58. Reversible and Irreversible Effects
  59. Maximum Contaminant Levels
  60. Some Pesticides may Be Banned
  61. Prevent Pesticides From Reaching Groundwater
  62. Consult Specialists
  63. Prevention is the Best Method