2,4,5-T
City of Toyah
NOTE: City of Toyah purchases water from City of Balmorhea which is required to test for 2,4,5-t. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Balmorhea.
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 |
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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Toyah purchases water from City of Balmorhea which is required to test for 2,4,5-t. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Balmorhea.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2015-08-12 | Q1531985007 | ND |
2018-09-19 | Q1837703002 | ND |