2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Kinmundy
NOTE: Kinmundy purchases water from Gateway Regional Water Company which is required to test for 2,4,5-tp (silvex). Sample information shown below was taken by Gateway Regional Water Company.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 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: Kinmundy purchases water from Gateway Regional Water Company which is required to test for 2,4,5-tp (silvex). Sample information shown below was taken by Gateway Regional Water Company.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-08 | 4041510-01 | ND |
2015-04-07 | 5041083-01 | ND |
2016-05-17 | 6052807-01 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 7054207-01 | ND |
2018-04-17 | 8043263-01 | ND |
2019-04-09 | 9042431-01 | ND |