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Pesticide use wastes 250 million litres of water annually… and that’s just in Guernsey

April 13, 2022
in Business, Environment, Guernsey
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Guernsey Water is urging Islanders to reconsider their use of pesticides and weedkillers.

The alternative could be water use restrictions or significant bill hikes in future.

The utility has confirmed that the Vale Pond water catchment, which used to provide around 250 million litres of water each year can no longer be collected due to pesticide levels. Both commercial application and domestic use in gardening are thought to be contributing.

Margaret McGuinness, Water Quality Risk Manager at Guernsey Water, said: “With our climate warming up and more severe droughts predicted for the future, the fact we are currently unable to collect what would equate to around 19 days’ worth of water during drought for the Island is significant and concerning.”

Mrs McGuinness said the problem did not just affect the Vale Pond catchment area. From 2019 to 2021 regular sampling by the utility indicates that there has been an estimated 65% increase in pesticide concentrations in streams across the island.

“If these levels continue, we will be more likely to need water restrictions such as hose pipe bans during periods of drought,” said Margaret.

If the use of pesticides and weedkiller continues to increase the alternative would be to provide more water treatment, but this would require major investment and would also increase operational and maintenance costs. This could lead to a rise in customer bills.

“We are asking Islanders with some urgency to reconsider their use of pesticides and weedkiller and look to alternatives for the benefit of the island’s vital water resources and environment. Otherwise, unfortunately it could be a case of spray now, pay later,” said Margaret.

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