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2,4,5-TP (Silvex)

Dolgeville

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.

 

14

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND40ND
2023ND40ND

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
2018-10-24D8J3289-01-SOCND
2019-02-127079592-SOCND
2019-09-05795756-SOCND
2019-12-02801760-SOCND
2020-02-1970122489-SOCND
2021-09-29210929112-001-SOCND
2022-02-09220209098-001-SOCND
2022-06-15220215095-SOCND
2022-08-10220810108-SOCND
2022-11-09221109112-001-SOCND
2023-02-21C079507-SOCND
2023-05-16C080814-02-SOCND
2023-08-0870266776001-SOCND
2023-12-0770280460001-SOCND