2,4,5-T
Lackland Air Force Base
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.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-09 | AC49995 | ND |
| 2014-04-09 | AC49996 | ND |
| 2014-04-09 | AC49998 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | AC60309 | ND |
| 2016-12-12 | AD61742 | ND |
| 2017-03-02 | AD73238 | ND |
| 2017-03-02 | AD73236 | ND |
| 2017-03-02 | AD73235 | ND |
| 2017-03-02 | AD73237 | ND |
| 2019-01-25 | AE51746 | ND |