2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Florida Village
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.
22
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-05 | 292846-01(SOCS) | ND |
| 2015-04-22 | 303997-01(SOCS) | ND |
| 2015-06-03 | 1506481-001(SOCS | ND |
| 2016-07-20 | 1607J25-002(SOCS | ND |
| 2016-09-28 | 1609Q84-001(SOCS | ND |
| 2016-11-01 | 704197001(SOCS) | ND |
| 2017-02-17 | 324454091(SOCS) | ND |
| 2017-05-24 | 327563-01(SOCS) | ND |
| 2017-06-28 | 329094-01(SOCS) | ND |
| 2017-09-20 | 332911-01(SOCS) | ND |
| 2017-11-29 | 335165-01(SOCS) | ND |
| 2017-12-01 | 334365-01(SOCS) | ND |
| 2018-01-17 | 337518-01(SOCS) | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 704979001(SOCS) | ND |
| 2018-07-18 | 342963-01(SOCS) | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 7061951(SOCS) | ND |
| 2018-10-17 | 346121-02SOCS | ND |
| 2019-01-23 | 420-148493-1SOC | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | 420-153062-1SOC | ND |
| 2019-07-17 | 420-157100-1SOC | ND |
| 2019-07-26 | 420-157627SOCS | ND |
| 2019-10-07 | 420-161500-1SOC | ND |