2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Albuquerque Water System
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.
71
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 | 32 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 36 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-12 | 2014005235 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 2014005236 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 2014005248 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 2014005234 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 2014005241 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 2014005242 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 2014005237 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 2014005239 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 2014005244 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 2014005238 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 2014005232 | ND |
| 2014-02-13 | 2014005240 | ND |
| 2014-02-13 | 2014005243 | ND |
| 2014-02-13 | 2014005245 | ND |
| 2014-02-13 | 2014005247 | ND |
| 2014-02-13 | 2014005249 | ND |
| 2014-02-13 | 2014005231 | ND |
| 2014-02-13 | 2014005233 | ND |
| 2014-02-13 | 2014005246 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 2014006015 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 2014006016 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 2014006013 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 2014006021 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 2014006020 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 2014006017 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 2014006018 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 2014006014 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 2014006019 | ND |
| 2014-02-27 | 2014006935 | ND |
| 2014-05-09 | 2014015362 | ND |
| 2014-05-09 | 2014015363 | ND |
| 2014-05-09 | 2014015364 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | 2016001400 | ND |
| 2016-09-09 | 2016026391 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | 2017005884 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | 2017005881 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | 2017005883 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | 2017005882 | ND |
| 2017-03-02 | 2017006206 | ND |
| 2017-03-02 | 2017006204 | ND |
| 2017-03-02 | 2017006205 | ND |
| 2017-03-02 | 2017006207 | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 2017006582 | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 2017006583 | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 2017006584 | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 2017006585 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | 2017006929 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | 2017006930 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | 2017006932 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | 2017006931 | ND |
| 2017-03-14 | 2017007338 | ND |
| 2017-03-14 | 2017007339 | ND |
| 2017-03-14 | 2017007340 | ND |
| 2017-03-14 | 2017007337 | ND |
| 2017-03-14 | 2017007336 | ND |
| 2017-03-16 | 2017007661 | ND |
| 2017-03-16 | 2017007660 | ND |
| 2017-03-16 | 2017007662 | ND |
| 2017-03-16 | 2017007658 | ND |
| 2017-03-16 | 2017007659 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | 2017011301 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | 2017011302 | ND |
| 2017-04-20 | 2017011521 | ND |
| 2017-04-20 | 2017011520 | ND |
| 2017-04-20 | 2017011518 | ND |
| 2017-04-20 | 2017011519 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 2017013880 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 2017013879 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 2017013881 | ND |
| 2017-05-24 | 2017015732 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | 2018031091 | ND |