2,4,5-T
Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation
NOTE: Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation purchases water from West Travis County Regional WS which is required to test for 2,4,5-t. Sample information shown below was taken by West Travis County Regional WS.
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation purchases water from West Travis County Regional WS which is required to test for 2,4,5-t. Sample information shown below was taken by West Travis County Regional WS.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-23 | AE51017 | ND |
| 2022-08-11 | AG08956 | ND |