2,4,5-T
Monticello Water Department
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-07-14 | 14198008602 | ND |
2014-07-14 | 14198008702 | ND |
2014-09-30 | 14275001602 | ND |
2014-09-30 | 14275001502 | ND |
2014-11-03 | 14310002002 | ND |
2014-11-03 | 14310001902 | ND |
2014-11-03 | 14310002102 | ND |
2014-11-03 | 14310002202 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 15218000302 | ND |
2016-01-20 | 16025000202 | ND |
2016-05-03 | 16126016402 | ND |
2016-05-03 | 16126016302 | ND |
2017-07-31 | 17215005201 | ND |
2017-07-31 | 17215005501 | ND |
2017-07-31 | 17215005401 | ND |
2017-07-31 | 17215005301 | ND |
2017-11-06 | 17312000602 | ND |
2017-11-06 | 17312000502 | ND |
2017-11-06 | 17312000402 | ND |
2017-11-06 | 17312000302 | ND |
2019-02-26 | 19059002402 | ND |
2019-04-30 | 19121003802 | ND |
2019-04-30 | 19121003702 | ND |
2019-09-16 | 19261001502 | ND |