Pioneer Protocol for Monitoring Pesticides in Water, State of São Paulo, Brazil

Authors: Cruz MGB*, Mario Junior RJ, Nardocci AC and Valentim LSO

DOI: 10.23880/phoa-16000246

Volume 7, Issue 1

Abstract

Pesticides protect crops against pests, but are harmful to human health when ingested through contaminated food and water. While developed countries seek to ban the use of pesticides, developing countries use many of these chemicals, already banned in developed countries. Brazil is the world's largest producer of crops for humans and animals and the state of São Paulo is one of the largest consumers of these chemicals in the country. This research sought to create a methodology for the investigation of pesticides in water, avoiding unnecessary laboratory expenses, aiming at protecting human health.

Keywords: Pesticides; Clean Water; Chemicals; Methodology

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