2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
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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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 20 | 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 |
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2019-01-22 | AK09877 | ND |
2019-01-22 | AK09875 | ND |
2019-01-22 | AK09873 | ND |
2019-01-22 | AK09871 | ND |
2019-01-22 | AK09869 | ND |
2019-04-08 | AK14962 | ND |
2019-04-08 | AK14970 | ND |
2019-04-08 | AK14968 | ND |
2019-04-08 | AK14966 | ND |
2019-04-08 | AK14964 | ND |
2019-07-16 | AK22599 | ND |
2019-07-16 | AK22595 | ND |
2019-07-16 | AK22593 | ND |
2019-07-16 | AK22588 | ND |
2019-07-16 | AK22581 | ND |
2019-10-07 | AK34621 | ND |
2019-10-07 | AK34629 | ND |
2019-10-07 | AK34627 | ND |
2019-10-07 | AK34625 | ND |
2019-10-07 | AK34623 | ND |