This one day event will attempt to highlight the problems with the current ideology related to pesticides in water. Individual pesticides have
unique properties, and many variable factors determine the specific risk in terms of water pollution and these include the half-life; mobility in soil
and solubility in water: Many pesticides are fairly soluble in water so that they can be applied with water and be absorbed by the target. The higher the solubility of the pesticide, the higher the risk of leaching. Residual herbicides are generally of lower solubility to aid soil binding but their persistency in the soil can cause other problems.
unique properties, and many variable factors determine the specific risk in terms of water pollution and these include the half-life; mobility in soil
and solubility in water: Many pesticides are fairly soluble in water so that they can be applied with water and be absorbed by the target. The higher the solubility of the pesticide, the higher the risk of leaching. Residual herbicides are generally of lower solubility to aid soil binding but their persistency in the soil can cause other problems.
