2,4,5-T
City of Mendota
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.
9
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-23 | 5810-009-1000 | ND |
| 2014-12-23 | 5810-010-1015 | ND |
| 2014-12-23 | 5810-011-1025 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 5810-009-1041 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 5810-010-1050 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 5810-011-1100 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 5810-009-1140 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 5810-010-0940 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 5810-011-1030 | ND |