2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
City of Pocatello
2(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid (2,4,5-TP or Silvex) is a cancer-causing herbicide banned in the U.S. in 1985 because of its toxicity. It is still detected as a groundwater contaminant in areas where it was sprayed or stored.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 3 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 3 ppb for 2,4,5-TP was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against harm to internal organs.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 50 ppb
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-05-02 | SI80502301 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91009201 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91009208 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91009207 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91009206 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91009205 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91009204 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91009203 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91009202 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91008801 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91008808 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91008807 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91008806 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91008805 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91008804 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91008803 | ND |
2019-10-08 | SI91008802 | ND |