2,4,5-T
Decatur Waterworks
NOTE: Decatur Waterworks purchases water from Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority which is required to test for 2,4,5-t. Sample information shown below was taken by Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Decatur Waterworks purchases water from Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority which is required to test for 2,4,5-t. Sample information shown below was taken by Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-14 | 20107008802 | ND |
| 2023-01-02 | O204668-MCP-1 | ND |
| 2023-04-11 | O207787-MCP-1 | ND |