A crop duster drops a cloud of pesticides on a cotton crop in Georgia
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A crop duster sprays a cloud of pesticide on a cotton crop in Georgia. The USGS assesses the occurrence and behavior of pesticides in streams and groundwater and the potential for pesticides to adversely affect drinking-water supplies or aquatic ecosystems. Read more about USGS research on pesticides and water quality.
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Photo credit: Alan Cressler