Know Your Environment. Protect Your Health.

2,4,5-TP (Silvex)

City of Lewiston

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.

 

23

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND40ND
2020ND60ND
2021ND50ND
2022ND30ND
2023ND10ND

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
2018-02-21S180221045-001ND
2018-02-22S180223004-001ND
2018-12-13S181213011-002ND
2018-12-13S181213011-001ND
2019-01-24S190124017-001ND
2019-04-23S190423067-001ND
2019-04-23S190423067-002ND
2019-08-14S190814080-001ND
2020-02-19S200219035-001ND
2020-07-28SMAG0811-08ND
2020-07-28SMAG0811-07ND
2020-07-28SMAG0811-05ND
2020-07-28SMAG0811-03ND
2020-07-28SMAG0811-01ND
2021-06-29SMBF0852-03ND
2021-06-29SMBF0852-01ND
2021-06-29SMBF0852-07ND
2021-06-29SMBF0852-06ND
2021-06-29SMBF0852-04ND
2022-06-28SMCF0954-01ND
2022-09-21SMCI0682-01ND
2022-11-21SMCK0693-01ND
2023-01-18SMDA0450-01ND