Goal

Sustainable management of our natural resources

Indicator - 12.3.2.

Proportion of water samples with pesticides exceeding national guidelines

Measure of Progress - 12.3.2.1.

Proportion of water samples with pesticides exceeding national guidelines

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Baseline Measurement

During the year ending 30 June 2006, 1.0 per cent of water samples had pesticide levels exceeded ADWG - Guideline Values.

Where does this information come from?

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Why do we use this Measure?

Community awareness of contamination levels should encourage reduction in environmentally harmful chemical use

Explanation of measure

The measure is the proportion of water samples that have pesticides levels exceeding the ADWG - Guideline Values.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	-
2010	0%
2015	Maintain
2020	Maintain