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2,4,5-T

Clear Creek Forest Section 12

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.

 

8

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND10ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-04-02AE20898ND
2018-04-02AE20900ND
2019-11-07AE88962ND
2020-11-18AF35138ND
2021-03-22AF47704ND
2021-03-22AF47705ND
2022-10-17AG17279ND
2023-02-07AG27800ND