Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is true?

Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is true?

• A. A Carefully consider soil and land surface characteristics when selecting a storage site to prevent potential contamination of water sources
• B. B If pesticides are stored in a small, locked cabinet or closet, it is not necessary to post warning signs
• C. C Store pesticides in a warm, airtight environment
• D. D None of the above

Answer: (A)

Choosing where to store pesticides involves preventing environmental contamination, especially of water sources. The statement is true because soil type and land features directly affect how a spill or leakage could travel. Permeable soils or areas with shallow groundwater and nearby wells or streams increase the risk that contaminants will reach water supplies. Evaluating soil characteristics and land surface features—such as slope, drainage, flood risk, and distance from water sources—helps you select a site with lower risk and supports effective containment and spill planning. This approach is part of a broader practice of keeping pesticides secure and away from water. Storing pesticides in a small locked cabinet does not eliminate the need for warning signs; hazard signage helps workers recognize and manage risks regardless of enclosure size. Storing pesticides in a warm, airtight environment is unsafe because heat and poor ventilation can increase degradation, volatilization, or pressure buildup and create unsafe conditions.

Choosing where to store pesticides involves preventing environmental contamination, especially of water sources. The statement is true because soil type and land features directly affect how a spill or leakage could travel. Permeable soils or areas with shallow groundwater and nearby wells or streams increase the risk that contaminants will reach water supplies. Evaluating soil characteristics and land surface features—such as slope, drainage, flood risk, and distance from water sources—helps you select a site with lower risk and supports effective containment and spill planning. This approach is part of a broader practice of keeping pesticides secure and away from water.

Storing pesticides in a small locked cabinet does not eliminate the need for warning signs; hazard signage helps workers recognize and manage risks regardless of enclosure size. Storing pesticides in a warm, airtight environment is unsafe because heat and poor ventilation can increase degradation, volatilization, or pressure buildup and create unsafe conditions.