2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
West Palm Beach Water Treatment Plant
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 | Result |
|---|---|
| 2014-02-20 | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | ND |
| 2016-03-08 | ND |
| 2016-03-08 | ND |
| 2016-03-08 | ND |
| 2017-03-14 | ND |
| 2017-05-12 | ND |
| 2017-07-25 | ND |
| 2017-07-25 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | ND |