2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Assumption Parish Waterworks District 1
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-03 | AD88681 | ND |
2014-02-03 | AD88681 | ND |
2014-04-14 | AD90510 | ND |
2014-04-14 | AD90510 | ND |
2014-07-21 | AD93831 | ND |
2014-07-21 | AD93831 | ND |
2014-10-06 | AD98268 | ND |
2014-10-06 | AD98268 | ND |
2015-03-31 | 35181766003 | ND |
2015-03-31 | 35181766003 | ND |
2016-03-15 | 35234393001 | ND |
2016-03-15 | 35234393001 | ND |
2016-09-19 | 35266189008 | ND |
2016-09-19 | 35266189008 | ND |
2017-01-31 | 35292293003 | ND |
2017-01-31 | 35292293003 | ND |
2017-10-16 | 35342351003 | ND |
2017-10-16 | 35342351003 | ND |
2018-01-25 | 35370415008 | ND |
2018-01-25 | 35370415008 | ND |
2018-07-23 | 35406285001 | ND |
2018-07-23 | 35406285001 | ND |
2019-01-29 | 35445085001 | ND |
2019-01-29 | 35445085001 | ND |
2019-07-24 | 35484850001 | ND |
2019-07-24 | 35484850001 | ND |