2,4,5-T
South Tahoe PUD - Main
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.
12
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 | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-08 | 5810-023-1058 | ND |
| 2015-10-08 | 5810-050-1145 | ND |
| 2015-10-08 | 5810-060-1030 | ND |
| 2015-10-12 | 5810-012-1100 | ND |
| 2015-10-12 | 5810-036-1023 | ND |
| 2015-10-12 | 5810-042-0945 | ND |
| 2015-10-14 | 5810-052-0920 | ND |
| 2015-10-14 | 5810-054-1113 | ND |
| 2015-10-14 | 5810-057-0957 | ND |
| 2015-10-14 | 5810-058-1043 | ND |
| 2015-10-21 | 5810-006-1045 | ND |
| 2015-10-21 | 5810-016-1123 | ND |