This research demonstrates effective passive sampling of pesticides in surface waters, suggesting enhanced standardization may improve field application and reliability.
Key Points
To evaluate the effectiveness of passive sampling methods for assessing pesticide contamination in surface waters.
Assessed performance of Empore™ SDB-RPS disk and alternative sorbents in laboratory and field settings.
Evaluated pesticide uptake under controlled flow conditions and within an agricultural stream.
Determined sampling rates and time-weighted averages for pesticide quantification.