2,4,5-T
Marion Waterworks
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.
13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-16 | 15260000302 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | 15260000402 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | 15260000502 | ND |
| 2015-11-19 | 15324001902 | ND |
| 2015-11-19 | 15324001702 | ND |
| 2015-11-19 | 15324001602 | ND |
| 2017-12-06 | 17341002002 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | 18019004202 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | 18101008302 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 18228001102 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 18228001402 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 18228001302 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 18228001202 | ND |