Water quality monitoring for pesticides

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The Pesticides Program of the Department, in coordination with the United States Geological Survey, National Water Quality Assessment Program, the Division of Environmental Protection-Water Programs of the Department, and other parties, shall conduct a water quality monitoring program to provide an adequate understanding of the health and environmental impacts of pesticide use in the Virgin Islands. The department shall utilize this program, as it deems necessary, in: making pesticide registration decisions; reviewing suspensions and cancellations of pesticide registrations in the Virgin Islands; and assessing the status, trends, and health impacts of any pesticide contamination of ground and surface waters in the Virgin Islands.


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