Pesticide all-clear in preliminary water tests

NO PESTICIDE problems have been found in preliminary results of water testing being carried out by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

An extensive national screening programme for over 200 dangerous substances in waters is under way as part of Ireland’s implementation of the EU water framework directive.

Screening for pesticides is being carried out in the areas which have the highest concentrations of farming activity, officials told the Joint Committee on Environment and Local Government.