2,4,5-T
Town of Oakland
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-21 | 0110008_01_00465 | ND |
2014-04-21 | 0110008_02_00465 | ND |
2015-06-15 | E1500394001 | ND |
2015-06-15 | E15003927003 | ND |
2016-05-24 | E16004463002 | ND |
2016-05-24 | E16004471002 | ND |
2017-04-25 | E17004227003 | ND |
2017-04-25 | E17004227007 | ND |
2018-05-10 | E18004088001 | ND |
2018-05-10 | E18004090001 | ND |