2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Halifax Water Department
NOTE: Halifax Water Department purchases water from Brockton Water Commission which is required to test for 2,4,5-tp (silvex). Sample information shown below was taken by Brockton Water Commission.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
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
NOTE: Halifax Water Department purchases water from Brockton Water Commission which is required to test for 2,4,5-tp (silvex). Sample information shown below was taken by Brockton Water Commission.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-06-12 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | ND |
| 2020-06-08 | ND |
| 2020-06-09 | ND |
| 2020-12-01 | ND |
| 2020-12-02 | ND |
| 2022-09-21 | ND |
| 2022-12-01 | ND |
| 2023-06-01 | ND |
| 2023-12-06 | ND |