Include the required backflow prevention check valve in chemigation systems. Use up all the pesticide you mix and dispose only of triple rinsed or pressure rinsed containers. Provide safe secure storage for pesticide containers. Develop a plan to follow in case of pesticide emergencies. Understand the alternatives to pesticides that are available for the crops you grow.
Some sites are vulnerable to potential contamination, and other sites are tolerant to contamination.
You as a potential user of agricultural chemicals have the responsibility of learning the vulnerability of the sites you are going to treat. You need to answer certain questions before you choose to apply chemicals. Both soil properties and site conditions affect pesticide movement. Soil texture, organic matter content, and permeability are soil factors affecting pesticide movement. The physical and chemical properties that make pesticides effective for pest control also create a potential for groundwater contamination.