2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Bedford Consolidated Water District
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-01 | BZ96713SOCS | ND |
| 2019-04-03 | CC81308SOCS | ND |
| 2019-04-03 | CC81307SOCS | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | CD79192SOCS | ND |
| 2020-04-07 | CF69844SOCS | ND |
| 2020-04-07 | CF69842SOCS | ND |
| 2021-02-10 | CH60663-SOCS | ND |
| 2021-09-21 | CJ33009-SOCS | ND |
| 2021-09-21 | CJ33015-SOCS | ND |
| 2022-02-14 | CK66915-SOCS | ND |
| 2022-09-21 | CM38124-SOCS | ND |
| 2022-09-21 | CM38125-SOCS | ND |
| 2023-09-06 | CO91795-SOCS | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | CO98772-SOCS | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | CO98774-SOCS | ND |