2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Kontree Apartments Water System
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.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2013 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-25 | 24019 | ND |
| 2013-06-26 | 26099 | ND |
| 2013-08-06 | 86986 | ND |
| 2013-10-03 | 90661 | ND |
| 2014-01-27 | 94266 | ND |
| 2014-05-05 | 97260 | ND |
| 2014-07-07 | 00023 | ND |
| 2014-07-07 | 00022 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | 54559 | ND |
| 2015-11-02 | 67709 | ND |