2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer
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.
20
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-16 | 140116032-1 | ND |
| 2014-01-16 | 140116032-2 | ND |
| 2016-01-21 | 161121012-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-21 | 161121012-2 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | 161721030-1 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | 161721030-2 | ND |
| 2017-01-19 | 170119024-1 | ND |
| 2017-01-19 | 170119024-2 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | 170720022-1 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | 170720022-2 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | 180118016-1 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | 180118016-2 | ND |
| 2018-07-19 | 180719028-005 | ND |
| 2018-07-19 | 180719028-002 | ND |
| 2018-07-19 | 180719028-003 | ND |
| 2018-07-19 | 180719028-001 | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | 19010610-001C | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | 19010610-005C | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | 19010610-002C | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | 19010610-003C | ND |