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2,4,5-T

Ut Mcdonald Observatory

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.

 

4

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019ND10ND
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND20ND
2023ND10ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2019-03-21Q1911885006ND
2022-09-20Q2228381006ND
2022-11-29Q2235366001ND
2023-01-25Q2303489004ND