2,4,5-T
Chesapeake Ranch Estates
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-10-16 | 0040004_01_00143 | ND |
2015-09-30 | E16001406001 | ND |
2016-11-01 | E17001996001 | ND |
2016-11-01 | E17001997002 | ND |
2019-02-25 | E19002704001 | ND |
2019-02-25 | E19002705001 | ND |
2019-02-25 | E19002701001 | ND |
2019-02-25 | E19002702001 | ND |