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Pesticide detected in Longford central drinking water supply

An exceedance of the pesticide MCPA has been detected in the Longford Central Drinking Water Supply in Co Longford. MCPA is an active substance present in many commonly used herbicide products used to control the growth of thistles, docks and...

28 Apr 2022 at 15:33

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Zero pesticide exceedances in Longford public drinking water supplies

...other users of pesticide products to consider the environment and whether pesticide use is necessary in the first instance. MCPA is still the most detected pesticide in drinking water sources and is present in many commonly used herbicide products used...

09 May 2023 at 16:00

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No rush for farmers to spray herbicides and pesticides

...detected in the drinking water. In 2019, six samples were above the drinking water limit all due to the herbicide MCPA. Its supply is sourced from Lough Forbes with a large catchment bordering three counties, Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon...

28 May 2020 at 11:00

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Teagasc to hold event next week to promote awareness around pesticide exceedance concerns

...locations within the Catchment. This intensive sampling helps to identify the location of the problem. They have identified MCPA at most of the sites and it is clearly the pesticide with the biggest threat to water quality. The chemical is most often...

11 Jun 2018 at 11:17

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Bornacoola Teagasc talk set for today

... In our region, Longford County Council have found an increasing problem with pesticide exceedances. They have identified MCPA residues as the biggest threat to water quality. MCPA is the chemical most often used on farms for rush control. It...

06 Jul 2016 at 13:00

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Herbicides found in Longford water supplies

...number of farmers are not handling products with sufficient care. The two herbicides causing the greatest problems are MCPA (sold as Agritox, Agroxone 50, Mortone etc) and 2,4-D (sold as Bandock, Mortox 50). These chemicals are commonly used on...

19 Apr 2018 at 18:00

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Pesticides detected in Longford Central and Granard drinking water supplies in Co Longford

A number of exceedances for the pesticide MCPA have been detected in the Longford Central drinking water supply while one exceedance was detected in the Granard public water supply in Co Longford. MCPA is an active substance present in many...

16 Mar 2021 at 20:19

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Longford Leader Farming: Teagasc offer advice on the best chemical control methods for rushes

...bare patches and provide a seed bank for future infestations. The main chemicals licensed for rush control in grassland are MCPA and Glyphosate. These chemicals are the active ingredients and are sold under various brand names. MCPA can only be...

13 Aug 2019 at 09:00

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Pesticides detected in Longford water supplies

...following one exceedance in the same supply for the entire 2018 season. Irish Water is aware that pesticides other than MCPA have been detected above the maximum permitted levels allowed for drinking water in rivers within the Lough Forbes catchment...

23 Jun 2019 at 15:00

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Longford Leader Farming: Herbicides (MCPA) and Water Quality

...a small number of farmers are not handling products with sufficient care. The herbicide causing the greatest problem is MCPA (sold as Agritox, Agroxone 50, Mortone, M50 etc) and is commonly used on grassland farms to control rushes and other weeds....

03 Sept 2018 at 16:00

Local News

Keeping Longford's Drinking Water Safe – Think Before You Spray

...Manager, warns: “Last year, we saw a worrying number of pesticide detections occurring outside the main spraying season for MCPA. While this has not yet happened in 2025, the risk of it repeating itself remains high. We are urging all pesticide users to...

16 Sept 2025 at 16:00

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