How Dangerous Are Pesticides in Water?
While pesticides may be trending safer, they may also appear more frequently in our water sources. Scientists are studying both the acute and chronic effects of ingesting pesticides. Pesticides are being detected at low concentrations, and as such, acute toxic effects (like nausea or chemical burns) are of less concern for most people. Farmworkers and landscapers directly applying herbicides and pesticides are likely most at risk (consider the evolving case of glyphosate). …Read more »