2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Pecan Grove MUD
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.
12
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-05 | AC41600 | ND |
| 2014-02-05 | AC41587 | ND |
| 2014-02-05 | AC41610 | ND |
| 2014-08-15 | AC64043 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | AC76301 | ND |
| 2016-01-21 | AD19379 | ND |
| 2017-02-01 | AD68169 | ND |
| 2017-09-11 | AD95580 | ND |
| 2017-09-11 | AD95579 | ND |
| 2017-09-11 | AD95575 | ND |
| 2018-02-02 | AE12305 | ND |
| 2019-01-14 | AE49654 | ND |