2,4,5-T
Chino Basin Desalter Authority - Desalter 2
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2017-01-18 | 5810-001-1110 | ND |
2018-01-17 | 9588-001-1045 | ND |
2018-01-17 | 9588-002-1150 | ND |
2018-01-17 | 9588-003-1050 | ND |
2018-01-17 | 9588-004-0910 | ND |
2018-01-17 | 9588-005-1145 | ND |
2018-01-17 | 9588-007-0920 | ND |