2,4,5-T
Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Bethel Plant
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-06-03 | Q1418954004 | ND |
2014-07-24 | Q1430757007 | ND |
2015-01-22 | Q1502407006 | ND |
2016-11-07 | Q1647802004 | ND |
2017-03-15 | Q1711660002 | ND |
2018-06-26 | Q1825432004 | ND |
2019-03-14 | Q1911007007 | ND |