2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Sjra The Woodlands
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.
16
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-03 | AD35191 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | AD35185 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | AD35183 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | AD35195 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | AD35186 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | AD35188 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | AD35184 | ND |
| 2016-11-02 | AD56538 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | AE59561 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | AE59562 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | AE59563 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | AE59557 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | AE59571 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | AE59564 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | AE59560 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | AE59568 | ND |