2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Hellertown Borough Authority
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.
15
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-08 | 140014670 | ND |
| 2014-04-10 | 140014701 | ND |
| 2014-04-11 | 140014710 | ND |
| 2014-08-05 | 140034952 | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 140034950 | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 140034948 | ND |
| 2015-04-10 | 12670957 | ND |
| 2017-05-15 | 16309913 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 16309963 | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | 16310013 | ND |
| 2017-10-17 | 17067412 | ND |
| 2017-10-18 | 17067444 | ND |
| 2017-10-19 | 17067383 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 8013347-01 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 9010992-01 | ND |