2,4,5-T
Status: No national drinking water standard exists
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.
2017-2019:
FOUND
1
states detected
1
utilities detected
7,342
people served
States reporting 2,4,5-T in drinking water
| UTILITIES WITH CONTAMINATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| State | Utilities | People Served | |
| Arkansas | 1 | 7,342 | |
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Utilities with the highest amounts of 2,4,5-T, 2017-2019
ALL UTILITIES
LARGE UTILITIES
| Utility | Location | Tests | Average level | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Greene | Walcott, AR | 1 of 14 | 0.0286 ppb | 7,342 |
| Utility | Location | Tests | Average level | People served |
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