Gyeonggi Institute of Health and Environment: "Park Golf Courses in the Province Safe from Pesticide Residues"

Park golf courses in the Gyeonggi region have been found to be safe from pesticide residues.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Health and Environment announced on September 11 that it conducted a pesticide residue safety inspection at eight park golf courses in the province, and no pesticide residues were detected at any of the sites.

This investigation was carried out at the suggestion of Assemblyman Kim Siyong (Gimpo 3) of the Gyeonggi Provincial Council.

From June to September, the Institute collected soil samples from eight park golf courses across six cities and counties in the province, including the Siheung City Hall Park Golf Course. The samples were analyzed for a total of 25 pesticide components, including 13 types of fungicides such as carbaryl and diazinon, in accordance with the "Regulations on the Survey of Pesticide Use and the Testing Methods for Pesticide Residues in Golf Courses."

Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Health and Environment is collecting samples at a park golf course in the province. Photo by Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Health and Environment

The analysis of pesticide residue items showed a "not detected" result at all sites.

At four locations in Yangpyeong and Icheon, which are near water supply protection zones, no pesticides were used at all in the operation and management of the park golf courses. Most of the other golf courses are also installed on idle riverside land, so pesticide use is minimal.

Hong Soonmo, head of the Living Environment Research Division at the Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Health and Environment, stated, "Through this investigation, we were able to scientifically confirm the pesticide safety of park golf courses," adding, "We will continue to strengthen our proactive management system for all recreational sports facilities."

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