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2,4,5-TP (Silvex)

Belle Chasse Water District

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.

 

16

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND40ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND20ND

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

Date Lab ID Result
2018-01-3035371297002ND
2018-01-3035371297002ND
2018-10-0235421769001ND
2018-10-0235421769001ND
2019-02-0535446735001ND
2019-02-0535446735001ND
2019-08-1435490418001ND
2019-08-1435490418001ND
2020-03-1835538514001ND
2020-10-2635587644001ND
2021-03-0135615730001ND
2021-12-0835683691001ND
2022-01-1335690757001ND
2022-08-0435737247001ND
2023-02-0135777178001ND
2023-10-3135838751001ND