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2,4,5-TP (Silvex)

Wernersville Muni Water Authority

NOTE: Wernersville Muni Water Authority purchases water from Western Berks Water Authority which is required to test for 2,4,5-tp (silvex). Sample information shown below was taken by Western Berks Water Authority.

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.

 

4

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019ND20ND
2020ND120ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND120ND

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

NOTE: Wernersville Muni Water Authority purchases water from Western Berks Water Authority which is required to test for 2,4,5-tp (silvex). Sample information shown below was taken by Western Berks Water Authority.

Date Lab ID Result
2019-05-139030361-01ND
2019-08-129060924-01ND
2020-05-1122261076.00ND
2023-05-0928948209.00ND