2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
City of Georgetown
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
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2016-02-09 | AD22822 | ND |
2016-02-09 | AD22821 | ND |
2016-02-09 | AD22819 | ND |
2018-08-21 | AE37958 | ND |
2018-10-15 | AE43494 | ND |
2019-01-25 | AE51441 | ND |
2019-01-25 | AE51442 | ND |
2019-01-25 | AE51443 | ND |
2019-01-25 | AE51440 | ND |
2019-04-08 | AE61465 | ND |