Farmers told to follow best practice as pesticides found in public water

Irish Water has appealed to farmers, ahead of the spraying season, after finding pesticides breaching EU levels in several public water supplies.

While there is no threat to public health from the exceedances, the utility said it’s important that farmers follow best practice in the handling, storage, and spraying of pesticides, so as to protect public drinking water sources and prevent breaches of the drinking water regulations.