p-Dichlorobenzene
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p-Dichlorobenzene is a carcinogenic insecticide used in mothballs, and added to deodorant blocks made for trash cans and toilets. Long-term exposure can cause liver damage and kidney problems.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 6 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 6 ppb for p-dichlorobenzene 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 cancer.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 75 ppb
The legal limit for p-dichlorobenzene, established in 1987, was based on toxicity studies conducted in laboratory animals in the 1980s. This limit may not fully protect against the risk of cancer due to p-dichlorobenzene exposure.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-28 | 14120000209 | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | 15296000701 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | 16028001402 | ND |
| 2016-06-01 | 16154000701 | ND |
| 2016-07-20 | 16203006001 | ND |
| 2016-10-25 | 16301001701 | ND |
| 2017-01-23 | 17025000201 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 17130008101 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 17130007901 | ND |
| 2017-07-18 | 17200003801 | ND |
| 2017-07-18 | 17200003701 | ND |
| 2017-11-01 | 17306002701 | ND |
| 2017-11-01 | 17306002601 | ND |
| 2018-02-19 | 18053004401 | ND |
| 2018-02-19 | 18053002402 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | 18115002501 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | 18115002601 | ND |
| 2018-08-01 | 18214001101 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | 18242000701 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | 18340005201 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | 18340005301 | ND |
| 2019-02-06 | 19038003901 | ND |
| 2019-02-06 | 19038004002 | ND |
| 2019-08-05 | 19220003008 | ND |
| 2019-08-05 | 19220003108 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 19304001401 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 19304001301 | ND |