2,4,5-T
Lavale Sanitary Commission
NOTE: Lavale Sanitary Commission purchases water from City of Cumberland which is required to test for 2,4,5-t. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Cumberland.
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.
2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Lavale Sanitary Commission purchases water from City of Cumberland which is required to test for 2,4,5-t. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Cumberland.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-18 | E18004538001 | ND |
| 2021-06-15 | E21003721001 | ND |