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There were no exceedances for pesticides in the public drinking water supplies in Clare in 2021, according to Irish Water. However, the utility is urging domestic gardeners, farmers, grounds keepers and other users of pesticide products to consider the environment and whether pesticide use is necessary in the first instance. MCPA is still the most commonly detected pesticide in drinking water sources and is present in many commonly used herbicide products used to control thistles, docks and rushes. However it often ends up in drinking water supplies. Irish Water is asking users of any herbicide or pesticide products in Clare to consider the vulnerability of the water supplies to pesticide contamination and the importance of these supplies to the local homes and businesses in the community. Deirdre O’ Loughlin, Irish Water’s Regional Drinking Water Compliance Specialist said: “In Clare, there have been no exceedances for pesticides in the past year which is good news. “While our consultation with the HSE …
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