Pesticides

Pesticides

Any chemical or substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of pests that damage or interfere with the growth of crops, shrubs, tress, timber and other vegetation useful to humans.

Industry: Agricultural chemicals

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gooseneck

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A portion of a water service connection between the distribution system water main and a meter. Sometimes called a pigtail.

grab sample

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A single sample of soil or of water taken without regard to time or flow.

grain loading

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The rate at which particles are emitted from a pollution source. Measurement is made by the number of grains per cubic foot of gas emitted.

granular activated carbon treatment

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A filtering system often used in small water systems and individual homes to remove organics. Also used by municipal water treatment plantsd. GAC can be highly effective in lowering elevated levels ...

grasscycling

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Source reduction activities in which grass clippings are left on the lawn after mowing.

grassed waterway

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Natural or constructed watercourse or outlet that is shaped or graded and established in suitable vegetation for the disposal of runoff water without erosion.