Unveiling Pesticide Contamination in Transboundary Waters: A Case Study of Serbia and Romania
2024
Zarić, Nenad | Hotea, Ionela | Lato, Alina | Zarić, Milana | Crista, Florin
The increasing use of pesticides in agriculture poses a significant environmental risk, especially to open water bodies such as rivers, lakes and canals. These chemicals, which include a variety of pesticides, enter aquatic ecosystems through various pathways and have detrimental effects on aquatic life, ecosystem health and human well-being. This study provides a comprehensive overview of pesticide pollution in open waters in the region between Serbia and Romania. We investigated the presence and spatial distribution of pesticides in water bodies in South Banat district in Serbia and Timiș County in Romania over a one-year period. Using high-resolution mass spectrometry, we identified and quantified a variety of pesticides to shed light on their occurrence and potential impact on the environment. Our results show that certain pesticides persisting despite legal bans. Spatial variability in pesticide concentrations highlights the influence of proximity to agricultural activities, while seasonal variations emphasize the dynamic nature of pesticide pollution. Furthermore, our comparative analysis between Romania and Serbia underlines the transboundary nature of pesticide pollution and highlights the need for joint regulatory efforts to mitigate environmental risks.
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Editorial University of Belgrade, Technical faculty in Bor (Serbia)
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