Four Major Factors in Groundwater Pesticide Contamination
Four Major Factors in Groundwater Pesticide Contamination
Four major factors determine whether or not a pesticide is likely to reach groundwater:
the properties of the pesticide,
the properties of the soil,
the conditions of the site, and
management practices.
These factors explain why some pesticides have been found in groundwater and others have not, and why they have been found in some areas, but not in others.