Using recommended pesticide at a minimum effective application Contamination of soil and water bodies rate Uncontrolled import, sale and distribution of Ensure application equipment is in pesticide good working order and is properly and regularly calibrated Unsafe management of pesticides containers Enforce import regulations Ensure proper disposal of pesticides Underground water pollution resulting from containers pesticides Education Environmental Environmental Impact Mitigation/Enhancement Measures Issue Sprayer filling Contamination by chemical spills during Locate the filling at 10m from all stations and filling water courses, wells and boreholes. Pesticide preparation Position the filling station at a lower elevation than wells such that spills will run away from the water supply Have response equipment close by the mixing and storage site, including absorptive materials, shovels, protective gear etc.
Contamination of soil and water bodies Uncontrolled import, sale and distribution of pesticide Unsafe management of pesticides containers Underground water pollution resulting from pesticides Using recommended pesticide at a minimum effective application rate Ensure application equipment is in good working order and is properly and regularly calibrated Enforce import regulations Ensure proper disposal of pesticides containers Education Environmental Issue Environmental Impact Mitigation/Enhancement Measures Sprayer filling stations and Pesticide preparation Contamination by chemical spills during filling Locate the filling at 10m from all water courses, wells and boreholes. Position the filling station at a lower elevation than wells such that spills will run away from the water supply Have response equipment close by the mixing and storage site, including absorptive materials, shovels, protective gear etc.
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