2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Big Flats Water District #2
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-15 | 3035018002SOC | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | 3035018001SOC | ND |
| 2020-11-18 | 3142495001SOC | ND |
| 2020-12-02 | 3145256002SOC | ND |
| 2020-12-02 | 3145256001SOC | ND |
| 2022-06-16 | S2F0444-01SOC | ND |
| 2022-06-16 | S2F0445-01SOC | ND |
| 2022-06-16 | S2F0443-01SOC | ND |
| 2023-12-21 | S3L0461-01SOCS | ND |
| 2023-12-21 | S3L0463-01SOCS | ND |
| 2023-12-21 | S3L0462-01SOCS | ND |