2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Connecticut Water Company - Hebron Center Division
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-11 | SOC 200521212 | ND |
| 2021-08-31 | 300067011 300067019 | ND |
| 2021-10-25 | S300088197 300088198 | ND |
| 2022-01-13 | CK16252 | ND |
| 2022-04-21 | CL13693 | ND |
| 2022-07-07 | CL72298 | ND |
| 2022-10-18 | CM65670 | ND |
| 2023-01-12 | CN22970 | ND |
| 2023-04-17 | CN85300 | ND |
| 2023-08-15 | CO75343 | ND |
| 2023-10-17 | CP28041 | ND |