Water Contamination
Contaminants
Understand the Problem
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) is a herbicide banned in the U.S. since 1985. It was formerly used on residential and commercial lawns, and occasionally on food crops. 2,4,5-T contained the impurity dioxin, which is highly toxic to people and wildlife.
| UTILITIES WITH CONTAMINATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| State | Utilities | People Served | |
| Arkansas | 3 | 2,049 | |
| Utility | Location | Tests | Average level | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dierks Water Works* | Dierks, AR | 1 of 2 | 1.48 ppb | 1,317 |
| North Howard Rural Water Association | Umpire, AR | 1 of 2 | 1.48 ppb | 710 |
| Tall Oaks Mobile Home Park | Mountain Home, AR | 1 of 5 | 0.170 ppb | 22 |
* This water utility supplies finished drinking water to at least one other water utility. The purchasing utility is not required to test for or report 2,4,5-T, but it likely has the contaminant in its water supply.
| Utility | Location | Tests | Average level | People served |
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