2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Wauconda
NOTE: Wauconda purchases water from Central Lake County Jawa which is required to test for 2,4,5-tp (silvex). Sample information shown below was taken by Central Lake County Jawa.
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: Wauconda purchases water from Central Lake County Jawa which is required to test for 2,4,5-tp (silvex). Sample information shown below was taken by Central Lake County Jawa.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-04-07 | 1404308-001A | ND |
2015-04-13 | 1504936-001C | ND |
2016-04-04 | 1604109-001C | ND |
2017-04-12 | 1704915-001C | ND |
2018-05-09 | 3932547 | ND |
2019-05-15 | 4295223 | ND |