2,4,5-T
Grand Prairie Regional Water
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2016-07-26 | 16210001602 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 16230003602 | ND |
2016-10-10 | 16287006802 | ND |
2016-10-10 | 16287007202 | ND |
2019-07-16 | 19199003802 | ND |
2019-07-17 | 19199004702 | ND |
2019-11-05 | 19311004602 | ND |
2019-11-05 | 19311004502 | ND |