2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Fishkill Village
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.
19
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 | 16 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-06 | FK141493-500E | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | FK141493-500I | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | FK141493-500M | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | FK141493-500K | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | FK141493-500G | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | FK141493-500C | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | FK141493-500A | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | FK141493-500O | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | FK142073-80E | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | FK142073-80D | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | FK142073-80F | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | FK142073-80A | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | 14-142073-80B | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | FK142073-80C | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | FK142073-80 | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | FK142073-80G | ND |
| 2017-11-15 | FK172889K | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | J9E1665-01 | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | FK191210 | ND |