What is the purpose of the 30 metre restricted zone around water bodies?

• A. To protect crops from drift.
• B. To designate a no-entry zone for workers.
• C. To protect the water body from pesticide application.
• D. To ensure workers safety.

Answer: (C)

Protecting water quality by keeping pesticide applications away from water bodies. Sprays can drift or run off into streams, ponds, and groundwater, harming aquatic life and contaminating drinking water sources. The 30-metre zone acts as a setback to reduce the chance that any pesticide reaches the water, which is the primary environmental purpose of this rule. It isn’t about safeguarding crops or creating a worker-only area, though it does contribute to overall safety; the main intent is to minimize pesticide impact on water. If you can’t meet the zone, you would adjust timing, choose products with lower drift potential, or modify application methods to protect the water.