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EWG's Tap Water Database — 2021 UPDATE

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2,4,5-TP (Silvex)

Northbrook Mobile Home Park

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.

 

11

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2014ND10ND
2015ND20ND
2016ND20ND
2017ND20ND
2018ND20ND
2019ND20ND

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
2014-05-073405-457ND
2015-04-013504-150ND
2015-04-013504-146ND
2016-04-123604-1319-1ND
2016-04-123604-1322-1ND
2017-04-253704-2336-1ND
2017-04-253704-2340-1ND
2018-04-04118040345.01ND
2018-04-04118040348.01ND
2019-04-10119041193.01ND
2019-04-10119041181.01ND