2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
South Grayson Special Utility District
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-29 | Q1431739009 | ND |
| 2014-07-29 | Q1431739010 | ND |
| 2014-07-29 | Q1431739011 | ND |
| 2014-07-29 | Q1431739021 | ND |
| 2017-08-07 | Q1732976009 | ND |
| 2017-11-13 | Q1757969004 | ND |
| 2017-12-05 | Q1762919016 | ND |
| 2017-12-05 | Q1762919017 | ND |
| 2017-12-05 | Q1762919018 | ND |
| 2017-12-05 | Q1762919019 | ND |
| 2018-02-06 | Q1804974005 | ND |
| 2018-05-04 | Q1818259002 | ND |