2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
City of San Jose - EVG/EDV/COY
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 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-18 | 9590-012-0902 | ND |
2014-02-25 | 9590-005-0948 | ND |
2014-02-25 | 9590-006-0859 | ND |
2014-03-27 | 1610-004-0900 | ND |
2014-03-27 | 1610-003-0810 | ND |
2014-03-27 | 1610-002-1000 | ND |
2014-03-27 | 1610-001-1130 | ND |
2014-04-15 | 1610-013-0845 | ND |
2014-04-15 | 1610-011-0930 | ND |
2014-08-05 | 1610-007-0920 | ND |
2014-08-26 | 1610-011-1125 | ND |
2014-08-26 | 1610-012-1008 | ND |
2014-08-26 | 1610-013-0918 | ND |
2017-01-17 | 5867-004-0925 | ND |
2017-01-17 | 5867-002-0834 | ND |
2017-01-17 | 5867-001-1036 | ND |
2017-01-31 | 1610-003-0819 | ND |
2017-04-11 | 1610-001-1125 | ND |
2017-04-11 | 1610-004-0850 | ND |
2017-04-11 | 1610-003-0755 | ND |
2017-04-11 | 1610-002-0950 | ND |
2017-05-02 | 1610-011-1002 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 1610-012-0950 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 1610-011-1030 | ND |
2017-09-26 | 1610-013-1030 | ND |
2017-12-19 | 1610-013-0920 | ND |
2019-05-14 | 1644-012-0949 | ND |