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2,4,5-TP (Silvex)

Schuylkill County. Municipal 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.

 

16

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
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND80ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND80ND

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
2020-04-2922281736.00ND
2020-04-2922281707.00ND
2020-04-2922281794.00ND
2020-04-2922281765.00ND
2020-07-2922864918.00ND
2020-07-2922864889.00ND
2020-07-2922864860.00ND
2020-08-0622864959.00ND
2023-05-0829175463.00ND
2023-05-0929175464.00ND
2023-05-1029175466.00ND
2023-05-1129175465.00ND
2023-08-0329762958.00ND
2023-08-0429762957.00ND
2023-08-0929763057.00ND
2023-08-0929763058.00ND