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2,4,5-TP (Silvex)

Mount Auburn

NOTE: Mount Auburn purchases water from United Regional Water Coop which is required to test for 2,4,5-tp (silvex). Sample information shown below was taken by United Regional Water Coop.

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.

 

5

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND40ND

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

NOTE: Mount Auburn purchases water from United Regional Water Coop which is required to test for 2,4,5-tp (silvex). Sample information shown below was taken by United Regional Water Coop.

Date Lab ID Result
2022-11-2122K0595-01ND
2023-01-2323A0380-01ND
2023-05-0423E0213-01ND
2023-08-23GH04944-01ND
2023-12-07GL01592-01ND