2,4,5-T
Benton City WSC
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-13 | AC42813 | ND |
2014-02-13 | AC42821 | ND |
2014-02-13 | AC42816 | ND |
2016-01-28 | AD20822 | ND |
2017-03-16 | AD75877 | ND |
2017-03-16 | AD75878 | ND |
2017-05-23 | AD85556 | ND |