2,4,5-T
Silverton Municipal Water System
NOTE: Silverton Municipal Water System purchases water from Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority which is required to test for 2,4,5-t. Sample information shown below was taken by Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority.
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 |
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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Silverton Municipal Water System purchases water from Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority which is required to test for 2,4,5-t. Sample information shown below was taken by Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2016-02-18 | Q1607208005 | ND |
2019-05-02 | Q1918085006 | ND |