2,4,5-T
Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-15 | AC39084 | ND |
2014-01-15 | AC39080 | ND |
2014-01-15 | AC39085 | ND |
2014-01-15 | AC39081 | ND |
2017-02-15 | AD70880 | ND |
2017-02-15 | AD70878 | ND |
2017-02-15 | AD70884 | ND |
2017-06-01 | AD86475 | ND |