Yongin City Conducts 'Pesticide Residue' Survey on 32 Golf Courses

A public official from Yongin City is collecting samples at a golf course to test for pesticide residues.

The city of Yongin in Gyeonggi Province will conduct a pesticide residue survey targeting golf courses in the area until June. The pesticide residue survey is conducted once in the first half and once in the second half of the year in accordance with the "Water Environment Conservation Act."

This survey will inspect a total of 28 types of pesticides, including 3 highly toxic pesticides that affect soil and water quality, and 7 pesticides banned for use on turf, across 32 golf courses in the region.

Yongin City will impose fines of up to 10 million KRW if highly toxic pesticides are detected in the inspection, and fines of up to 1 million KRW if pesticides banned for turf use are found. No violations were detected in last year's golf course pesticide residue inspection.

The results of the golf course pesticide residue inspection and usage information can be checked on the Ministry of Environment's Soil and Groundwater Information System (sgis.nier.go.kr).

A city official stated, "With the easing of the COVID-19 spread, the number of golf course users is increasing," adding, "We will conduct an accurate pesticide residue survey to promote eco-friendly golf courses and protect citizens' health."

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