,,Water Woes: An Analysis of Pesticide Concentrations in California Surface Water

Water Woes: An Analysis of Pesticide Concentrations in California Surface Water


 

Publication Date: July 2000

Publisher: California Public Interest Research Group. Charitable Trust

Author(s): Teresa Olle; Stephan Orme; Brad Heavner

Research Area: Environment

Keywords: pesticides; water qualtiy; toxics

Type: Report

Coverage: California

Abstract:

Analysis of recently released surface water sampling data compiled by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) reveals that many California surface water bodies suffer from toxic pesticide contamination that poses health threats to humans and aquatic life. Pesticide contamination is widespread in California's waterways and particularly hazardous pesticides were widely detected.