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.
10
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-03 | 2010682001 | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 2010668001 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 2022876001 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 2022878001 | ND |
| 2016-05-19 | 14328308 | ND |
| 2016-05-19 | 14328272 | ND |
| 2017-05-31 | 16175430 | ND |
| 2017-09-27 | 16803653 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | 8044653-01 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 9042623-01 | ND |