2,4,5-T
Tryon Road Special Utility District
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-07-24 | Q1430823010 | ND |
2014-07-24 | Q1430823011 | ND |
2014-07-24 | Q1430823012 | ND |
2017-08-10 | Q1734515018 | ND |
2017-08-10 | Q1734515026 | ND |
2017-08-10 | Q1734515019 | ND |