2,4,5-T
Leigh Wsc-rural
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.
7
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-18 | Q1518186010 | ND |
| 2015-05-18 | Q1518186011 | ND |
| 2015-10-27 | Q1542396008 | ND |
| 2016-02-09 | Q1605518005 | ND |
| 2016-04-25 | Q1616019003 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | Q1629877005 | ND |
| 2019-05-22 | Q1927732006 | ND |