2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Chenango Consolidated WD #1
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.
9
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-17 | S4L1650-01 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | S5E2355-01 | ND |
| 2015-12-21 | J5L0979-01 | ND |
| 2016-10-27 | J6J1542-01 | ND |
| 2017-06-29 | J7F1947-01 | ND |
| 2017-08-29 | J7H2511-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | J8D0374-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | J8I0220-01 | ND |
| 2019-10-02 | J9H1766-01 | ND |