2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Fort Smith Water Utilities
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.
13
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-13 | 15197010902 | ND |
| 2015-07-13 | 15197007202 | ND |
| 2015-11-30 | 15337002502 | ND |
| 2015-11-30 | 15337002402 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | 16015003301 | ND |
| 2017-01-31 | 17033001801 | ND |
| 2018-01-29 | 18032000901 | ND |
| 2018-02-26 | 18059001501 | ND |
| 2018-07-18 | 18200009602 | ND |
| 2018-07-18 | 18200009902 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 18298002502 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 18298002402 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | 19058001101 | ND |