Contents: Main issues, Options for Pesticide Handling Areas, Sizing, Management and operation, Likely costs, Final water disposal. | Pesticide Handling Areas and Biobeds A presentation for farmers, operators and advisers Developed for the Crop Protection Association and Agricultural Industries Confederation by ADAS. The assistance of the Environment Agency, SEPA & the Farming Unions is also acknowledged. This is part of the voluntary initiative to minimise the environmental impact of pesticides CAUTION Seek Regulatory Advice Before Building a Biobed Contact the Environment Agency's Agricultural Waste Line for advice 0845 6033113 Contents Main issues Options for Pesticide Handling Areas Sizing Management and operation Likely costs Final water disposal * Background High levels of some pesticides have been found in surface water In UK water companies now need to mix or treat water to comply with the EC Drinking Water Directive Sprayer use, and in particular pesticide handling areas, can be a significant source of water contamination. The Water Framework Directive identifies priority substances and the need to meet good ecological status thus indicating a further need for compliance. * Sources of pesticides in the environment Biocides Atmospheric output, volatilisation Deposition Garden & amenity pesticides Borehole Residues in water sediments/biota Residues in soil, water, crop, food, livestock,wildlife Veterinary medicines Sources of pesticides in the environment Drainage/ runoff to surface waters Biocides Leaching to groundwater Crop protection products Consented discharges * Catchment Studies In UK, Germany and Sweden 20-70% pesticide load in surface water catchment is derived from point sources UK - River Cherwell study 1998-2000 Funded by Bayer CropScience (UK) Ltd 40% of catchment pesticide load originated from concrete handling/washdown area * Pesticides in water Pesticides in water: sources of contamination Diffuse Point Source Non-crop use drift tank filling roads drainflow waste disposal pavements surface flow washings railways interflow/base seepage faulty . | Pesticide Handling Areas and Biobeds A presentation for farmers, operators and advisers Developed for the Crop Protection Association and Agricultural Industries Confederation by ADAS. The assistance of the Environment Agency, SEPA & the Farming Unions is also acknowledged. This is part of the voluntary initiative to minimise the environmental impact of pesticides CAUTION Seek Regulatory Advice Before Building a Biobed Contact the Environment Agency's Agricultural Waste Line for advice 0845 6033113 Contents Main issues Options for Pesticide Handling Areas Sizing Management and operation Likely costs Final water disposal * Background High levels of some pesticides have been found in surface water In UK water companies now need to mix or treat water to comply with the EC Drinking Water Directive Sprayer use, and in particular pesticide handling areas, can be a significant source of water contamination. The Water Framework Directive identifies priority substances and the need
