2,4,5-T
Town of Greensboro
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-10-15 | E16001671001 | ND |
2015-10-15 | E16001671003 | ND |
2015-10-15 | E16001671005 | ND |
2015-12-15 | E16002469001 | ND |
2019-06-20 | E19004419001 | ND |
2019-06-20 | E19004417001 | ND |
2019-06-20 | E19004421001 | ND |