2,4,5-T
Coastside County 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-17 | 5810-011-1040 | ND |
2014-03-19 | 5810-010-1130 | ND |
2015-03-04 | 5810-010-1015 | ND |
2015-03-10 | 5810-011-1030 | ND |
2015-03-25 | 5810-002-1015 | ND |
2015-12-16 | 5810-013-1200 | ND |
2016-02-02 | 5810-011-1020 | ND |
2016-03-30 | 5810-010-0950 | ND |
2017-02-14 | 5810-011-1030 | ND |
2017-03-15 | 5810-010-1115 | ND |