Gyeongbuk Province Completes Golf Course Pesticide Residue Survey... Safety Confirmed

No Detection of Highly Toxic Pesticides in Soil and Water Quality at 54 Golf Courses in the Province

Appearance of pesticide residue analysis at the Health and Environment Research Institute golf course.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwiyeol] Gyeongbuk Province conducted a survey on pesticide residue levels at local golf courses in collaboration with city and county governments to prevent environmental hazards and monitor pesticide use.

The Health and Environment Research Institute carried out the survey during the first half of this year (dry season from April to June), targeting 54 golf courses, one more than last year (Gyeongju Lunaex GC).

A total of 486 samples of soil (greens and fairways) and water (final discharge points and ponds) from the golf courses were collected to test for highly toxic pesticides (3 types), pesticides banned for turf use (7 types), and general pesticides permitted for golf course use (20 types).

The results showed that no highly toxic pesticides or turf-banned pesticides were detected at any of the golf courses. Only trace amounts of 13 types of pesticides approved for turf use, which are used to control brown leaf blight and dollar spot disease, were detected.

Through this survey, it was confirmed that the 54 golf courses in the province strictly comply with pesticide safety standards and are managed safely.

Pesticide residue surveys at golf courses are conducted twice a year, unannounced, during the dry and rainy seasons.

Among the 30 pesticides tested, if highly toxic pesticides are detected, a fine of up to 10 million KRW is imposed, and if turf-banned pesticides are detected, a fine of up to 1 million KRW is imposed.

Baek Haju, Director of the Gyeongbuk Health and Environment Research Institute, said, “Gyeongbuk operates the third largest number of golf courses nationwide after Gyeonggi and Gangwon Provinces, and the number of users is steadily increasing. To protect the health of users, workers, and nearby residents, we will actively monitor pesticide residues and promote the reduction of pesticide use to maintain eco-friendly golf courses.”

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