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2,4,5-TP (Silvex)

Royal Senter Ridge S/d

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.

 

10

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND20ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND20ND
2023ND60ND

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
2020-04-08CD03201-01ND
2020-11-09CD13609-01ND
2022-01-26CE17950-01ND
2022-10-12CF12775-01ND
2023-01-19752-1516-1_RAND
2023-04-1937729_23-19612ND
2023-04-1937729_23-19615ND
2023-08-1637729_23-45658ND
2023-10-1837729_23-59287ND
2023-10-2537729_23-60506ND