Ways to Improve the Pesticide Content Observations in Surface Water Bodies of the Russian Federation

A. M. Nikanorov and L. G. Korotova

Considered is the dynamics of pesticide content in surface water bodies of the Russian Federation during the long-term period. Demonstrated are the key directions of improving and optimizing observations of pesticide content in surface waters. Proposed is a priority list of pesticides recommended to be determined in water bodies of the country based on the known criteria of estimating the potential hazard of pesticides.