PesticideModels.eu

The website PesticideModels.eu presents models developed by Wageningen University and Research and the RIVM to simulate concentrations of pesticides, mainly in soil, groundwater and surface water. These concentrations are used to evaluate the environmental risks of using pesticides in agriculture for drinking water production and natural ecosystems. The models are internationally recognized for their high quality and they are used in pesticide registration procedures in the Netherlands and at EU level. The site provides downloads for various models and software tools, presents documents with model concepts and their use, as well as the model version control.

Fate Models

The GEM model simulates pesticide movement in soil to assess environmental risks and supports regulatory evaluations. Learn more on the GEM About page.

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The CASCADE model analyzes pesticide runoff and erosion at the field level, supporting risk assessments by simulating pollutant transport. Learn more on the CASCADE About page.

The PEARL model predicts pesticide leaching and runoff in soil and water, aiding in regulatory risk assessments. Learn more on the PEARL About page.

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The GeoPEARL model evaluates pesticide leaching to groundwater across geographic regions by combining soil, climate, and land use data. It is used for spatial assessments of groundwater contamination risks. Learn more on the GeoPEARL About page.

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The PEARLNEQ model estimates aged sorption parameters from laboratory experiments to be used in the higher tiers of the groundwater leaching assessment. Learn more on the PEARLNEQ About page.

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The SWASH model estimates pesticide concentrations in surface water from drift, runoff, and drainage. It is commonly used for regulatory risk assessments to evaluate potential impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Learn more on theĀ SWASH About page.

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The DROPLET model simulates the drift of pesticide droplets during application to estimate deposition outside the target area. It supports regulatory assessments of spray drift risks to the environment. Learn more on the DROPLET About page.

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The TOXSWA model simulates the fate of pesticides in surface water, focusing on processes like degradation, adsorption, and volatilization. It is used in regulatory assessments to evaluate aquatic exposure scenarios. Learn more on the TOXSWA About page.

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Risk Indicators

The NMI model (Netherlands National Monitoring Program) assesses pesticide leaching into groundwater at the national scale. It uses monitoring data to evaluate compliance with environmental quality standards. Learn more on the NMI model page.

Other registration tools

The Groundwater Atlas model provides insights into pesticide leaching risks at various locations using spatial and temporal data. It supports assessments of groundwater vulnerability to contamination. Learn more on the Groundwater Atlas model page.

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The SPIN (Spatial Pesticide Information) model provides data on pesticide application and environmental characteristics to assess potential impacts. It supports regional and national evaluations of pesticide use. Learn more on the SPIN model page.

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