2,4,5-T
Kirkmont Municipal Utility District
NOTE: Kirkmont Municipal Utility District purchases water from Sagemeadow Utility District which is required to test for 2,4,5-t. Sample information shown below was taken by Sagemeadow Utility District.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Kirkmont Municipal Utility District purchases water from Sagemeadow Utility District which is required to test for 2,4,5-t. Sample information shown below was taken by Sagemeadow Utility District.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-19 | AE99064 | ND |
| 2020-02-19 | AE99065 | ND |
| 2023-02-22 | AG30030 | ND |