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.
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-04 | AD88745 | ND |
| 2014-02-04 | AD88745 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 35179807003 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 35179807003 | ND |
| 2015-10-14 | 35212328001 | ND |
| 2015-10-14 | 35212328001 | ND |
| 2016-01-27 | 35226999003 | ND |
| 2016-01-27 | 35226999003 | ND |
| 2016-12-13 | 35283615003 | ND |
| 2016-12-13 | 35283615003 | ND |
| 2017-02-22 | 35296827003 | ND |
| 2017-02-22 | 35296827003 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297002 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297002 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 35421769001 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 35421769001 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446735001 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446735001 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | 35490418001 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | 35490418001 | ND |