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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | 0.0150 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.0600 ppb |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-28 | L4869597-1 | ND |
| 2014-04-21 | L4983791-1 | ND |
| 2014-07-28 | L5112803-1 | ND |
| 2014-11-21 | L5208073-1 | ND |
| 2015-01-09 | L5364802-1 | ND |
| 2015-04-28 | L5497864-1 | ND |
| 2015-07-27 | L5652434-1 | 0.0600 ppb |
| 2015-10-13 | L5817869-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | L5966854-1 | ND |
| 2016-04-08 | L6125761-1 | ND |
| 2016-10-27 | L6466439-1 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 8010839-02 | ND |
| 2018-02-23 | 8020791-01 | ND |
| 2018-09-11 | 8090354-01 | ND |
| 2019-01-21 | 9010724-01 | ND |