p-Dichlorobenzene
City of Escondido
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-12 | 2706-018-1022 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 2706-019-1001 | ND |
| 2015-05-18 | 2706-018-1110 | ND |
| 2015-05-18 | 2706-019-1010 | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 2706-018-1120 | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 2706-019-1029 | ND |
| 2016-05-16 | 2706-018-1010 | ND |
| 2016-05-16 | 2706-019-0919 | ND |
| 2017-06-08 | 2706-018-0846 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 2706-018-0900 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 2706-019-0935 | ND |
| 2019-05-13 | 2706-018-0830 | ND |
| 2019-11-12 | 2706-019-0800 | ND |