2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Sparta, Town of
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.
16
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-29 | 27778-05 | ND |
| 2016-12-05 | 27991-05 | ND |
| 2016-12-14 | 28578-05 | ND |
| 2016-12-14 | 28562-05 | ND |
| 2016-12-14 | 28560-05 | ND |
| 2016-12-14 | 28577-05 | ND |
| 2016-12-15 | 28580-05 | ND |
| 2016-12-15 | 28579-05 | ND |
| 2019-12-04 | 75622-02 | ND |
| 2019-12-04 | 75623-02 | ND |
| 2019-12-04 | 75629-02 | ND |
| 2019-12-05 | 75628-02 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 75820-01 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 75821-01 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 75822-01 | ND |
| 2019-12-11 | 75904-02 | ND |