2,4,5-T
Kimzey Regional Water District
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.
8
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-02 | 15155000502 | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | 15190006002 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | 16028002502 | ND |
| 2016-04-05 | 16098012802 | ND |
| 2018-04-03 | 18095008002 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 18206002502 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 19010004902 | ND |
| 2019-05-21 | 19141001102 | ND |