2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer 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.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-18 | 8044653-01 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 9042623-01 | ND |
| 2020-04-02 | 22117041.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-08 | 22699939.00 | ND |
| 2020-09-16 | 23088745.00 | ND |
| 2021-04-20 | 24339774.00 | ND |
| 2022-05-03 | 26744080.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-22 | 29205333.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-30 | 29978288.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-30 | 29978289.00 | ND |