2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Crystal Lake
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.
20
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 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-21 | 15072524-001 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 15080556-004 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 15080556-001 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 15080556-002 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 15080556-003 | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | 15101576-004 | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | 15101576-002 | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | 15101576-001 | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | 15101576-005 | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | 15101576-003 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 1808549-009C | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 1808549-007C | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 1808549-005C | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 1808549-003C | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 1808549-001C | ND |
| 2018-10-08 | 1810621-005C | ND |
| 2018-10-08 | 1810621-004C | ND |
| 2018-10-08 | 1810621-003C | ND |
| 2018-10-08 | 1810621-002C | ND |
| 2018-10-08 | 1810621-001C | ND |