2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Mt. Joy Boro 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-20 | 9083654-01 | ND |
| 2019-11-07 | 9110611-01 | ND |
| 2020-02-20 | 21981360.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-09 | 22170968.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-09 | 22171156.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-19 | 22368386.00 | ND |
| 2020-06-10 | 22565247.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-21 | 22955059.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-11 | 22955151.00 | ND |
| 2020-09-22 | 23142316.00 | ND |
| 2020-09-22 | 23142346.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-09 | 29059167.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-15 | 29059214.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-16 | 29059215.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-01 | 29657107.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-02 | 29657108.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-15 | 29846327.00 | ND |