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The exceedances were detected as part of Irish Water’s public water supply monitoring programme.
There were 81 breaches of pesticide limits detected in public drinking water supplies in Ireland in 2020, Irish Water has said. Irish Water is asking farmers, greens keepers, grounds keepers and domestic users, to consider whether they need to use pesticides at all.
This in an increase of five from 2019 and the exceedances were detected as part of Irish Water’s public water supply monitoring programme.
It found that MCPA, used in the control of thistles, docks and rushes, is still the most commonly detected pesticide in drinking water sources.
Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, was also found along with bentazone and other chemicals used in large scale food crop production as well as those applied to ornamental plants.
Irish Water said even where exceedances were detected, they were not high enough to pose any “immediate risk” to health.
But John Leamy, the utility’s head of drinking water compliance, said they were still “undesirable” to have in drinking water.
“It is therefore imperative that users of pesticides are mindful of best practices when using herbicides and pesticides and seek out alternatives,” he said.
Six catchment areas are of particular concern with frequent pesticide breaches detected.