2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plants 1 & 2
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-26 | Q1812037005 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | Q1812037012 | ND |
| 2019-01-03 | Q1900175005 | ND |
| 2019-01-03 | Q1900175012 | ND |
| 2020-05-21 | Q2020366005 | ND |
| 2020-05-21 | Q2020366006 | ND |
| 2021-11-30 | Q2133011010 | ND |
| 2021-11-30 | Q2133011011 | ND |
| 2022-03-10 | Q2208342009 | ND |
| 2022-03-10 | Q2208342010 | ND |
| 2023-07-20 | Q2328746003 | ND |
| 2023-10-19 | Q2344964003 | ND |