Environmental risk assessment of pesticides on aquatic life in Xiamen, China.
This paper describes the results of the environmental risk assessment of the pesticides used in agriculture in Xiamen, China. The goal was to assess the impact on water resources, particularly on fisheries and mariculture. Data on ecotoxicological properties of the pesticides and their physico-chemical profile were collected. The simulation of the environmental behaviour of the pesticides in relation to the load applied onto the agricultural areas was done using the SoilFug model. Risk assessment was performed, pesticides approximate concentrations have been calculated, chemicals at highest risk were identified, and risk management measures were indicated. This study could represent a cost-effective method that may be used before engaging in expensive monitoring programs for pesticide use in developing countries, where analytical facilities are lacking.
Calamari
Davide
D
Department of Structural and Functional Biology, University of Insubria, Via J.H. Dunant, 21100 Varese, Italy. davide.calamari@uninsubria.it
Zhang
Luoping
L
D000818:Animals; D017756:Aquaculture; D002681:China; D002980:Climate; D003198:Computer Simulation; D008954:Models, Biological; D010575:Pesticides / Q000633:toxicity*; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000633:toxicity*
D010575:Pesticides; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical