Spraying near a drinking water supply

[Cows 'n grass]

We accidentally sprayed upto a hedge line (roundup) forgetting that out neighbors spring supply was the other side. I need to go and see him this afternoon to calm him down. How far away was I supposed to stay?

 

[Brisel]

Is this spring supply above ground, or is it below ground? Exactly what product(s) did you use? What LERAP rating does it have, if any?

 

[puppet]

The minimum buffer zone to streams is 5m. The buffer zone is 30- 50 metres from a spring. If the roundup gets washed into a tank or well then it will not degrade.
I think you should seek further advice and get his supply tested.
....and make sure you have a map of buffer zones before the inspection

 

[Cows 'n grass]

Thanks, it is a below ground spring supply on a new bit of ground to me. It was a generic roundup, I can't even remember the name, something 360 I think.

 

[Still Farming]

Any spray qualifications or records incase?

 

[Cows 'n grass]

Any spray qualifications or records incase?

Yes, all done by contractor with all necessary paperwork

 

[Still Farming]

Yes, all done by contractor with all necessary paperwork

Or good ,he will know rules then hopefully and be insured?

 

[Ukjay]

If it was Roundup360 proactive, then that is used in certain aquatic applications - but if you /they sprayed this without knowing the literature spec you could be in trouble if he reports you, as you need an additional qual to spray on /near water.

Also, rules will differ for drinking purposes, so it could be a difficult one this.

 

[Ukjay]

Oh, and I would have thought your records should have the documentation on the application amount etc provided by the person doing the spraying, if you do not have it, I would ask for it ASAP

 

[ollie989898]

Or good ,he will know rules then hopefully and be insured?

Hold on mind, was the contractor advised there was a spring the other side of the hedge? You can't go pinning the blame on him just like that.

I would get the necessary paperwork in order, speak to the neighbour concerned and explain the mistake. By the sounds of it there should have been a buffer zone around the spring, although if it is underground I would think it is extremely unlikely any chemical will make its way down that far. Might have to pay for some water testing which will not be crazy expensive.

 

[jondear]

I thought Roundup was safe to drink!

 

[Ukjay]

Hold on mind, was the contractor advised there was a spring the other side of the hedge? You can't go pinning the blame on him just like that.
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Unfortunately during your competency training - you are told you must assess the site, looking for these kinds of things.
One is not supposed to assume there is nothing over a hedge etc - thus if an untrained person pays a contractor to do the work, it therefore falls onto them to evaluate the workplace to be sure it is safe to apply said chems.

 

[Still Farming]

Yes correct.
We ???
Thread started with We ?
Risk assessments ,wind,drift, temps, target weed ,crop etc.to start before hooking sprayer or knapsack up?

 

[Ukjay]

I thought Roundup was safe to drink!

 

[Brisel]

If it was Roundup360 proactive, then that is used in certain aquatic applications - but if you /they sprayed this without knowing the literature spec you could be in trouble if he reports you, as you need an additional qual to spray on /near water.

Also, rules will differ for drinking purposes, so it could be a difficult one this.

There are lots of glyphosate formulations with 360 in the name. It's the most common strength. It would be best to know exactly what product was used.

 

[Ukjay]

There are lots of glyphosate formulations with 360 in the name. It's the most common strength. It would be best to know exactly what product was used.

That's why I stated 'IF' it was and gave a view on that one, as well as adding the comment about should have the literature about spraying qty etc, if not get it ASAP

 

[Brisel]

That's why I stated 'IF' it was and gave a view on that one, as well as adding the comment about should have the literature about spraying qty etc, if not get it ASAP

 

[Still Farming]

That's why I stated 'IF' it was and gave a view on that one, as well as adding the comment about should have the literature about spraying qty etc, if not get it ASAP

Product labels

 

[Ukjay]

I did learn something at college when listening to all the rules and regs surrounding the use of ag chems

 

[Ukjay]

Product labels

If that is a question, you do not need the label exactly, but one should be in receipt of a document stating product name, application rate, conditions, application tool, mapp# etc for anyone wishing to audit it (EA) possibly.