2009 September – 2013 November: Carlton River (Tas). Pesticides Detected: MCPA, Metalaxyl.

CARLTON RIVER AT TIDAL LIMIT (#2209)

8/9/09: MCPA Trace

3/2/11: MCPA 0.50ug/L `** Sample of 3/2/11 contained a trace detection of cyanazine

20/11/13: Metalaxyl @ trace levels, ie >0.08 but <0.2μ/L

Source: Pesticide Water Monitoring Program – Routine Monitoring Results (Tas Govt)

https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/Documents/Baseline%20Monitoring%20Program.pdf