MCPA DETECTED IN EMYVALE AND GLASLOUGH DRINKING WATER

Exceedances for the pesticide MCPA have been detected in the public drinking water supplies in two different areas of Monaghan, Irish Water stated this week. MCPA is a commonly used herbicide present in many products used to control thistles, docks and rushes. Following routine sampling of drinking water supplies the exceedances were recorded in the Emyvale and Glaslough public water schemes that are supplied from the Glaslough Tyholland Group Water Scheme.

Irish Water said it was working in partnership with a range of organisations involved in the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) which includes the National Federation of Group Water Schemes, in providing advice and guidance to all users of pesticides including the farming community, greens keepers and grounds keepers and domestic users, to ensure that best practice…