2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Savannah-Georgetown/Gateway
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.
12
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-02 | AJ05612 | ND |
| 2016-04-12 | AJ09981 | ND |
| 2016-07-26 | AJ19843 | ND |
| 2016-11-01 | AJ32485 | ND |
| 2018-11-26 | AK06816 | ND |
| 2018-11-26 | AK06820 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | AK12153 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | AK12155 | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | AK18811 | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | AK18827 | ND |
| 2019-09-16 | AK31098 | ND |
| 2019-09-16 | AK31120 | ND |