p-Dichlorobenzene
Lake Shawnee Estates
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-20 | 1402M42-04A | ND |
| 2014-04-17 | 14043203-001VOC | ND |
| 2014-05-15 | 1405K73-01A | ND |
| 2014-05-15 | 1405K74-01A | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | 1412I93-01A | ND |
| 2015-01-22 | 00281-REI CONSUL | ND |
| 2015-01-22 | 460150-REI CONSU | ND |
| 2015-04-28 | 460150-REI CONSU | ND |
| 2015-07-28 | 460150-REI CONSU | ND |
| 2015-10-27 | 460150-REI CONSU | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | 1602I09-02A | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | 1602I09-02A | ND |
| 2016-09-07 | 16090811-01A | ND |
| 2017-08-22 | 17083478-01A | ND |
| 2017-08-22 | 17083478-01A | ND |
| 2018-09-05 | 18I0143-01 | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | 19B1011-02 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | 19H1209-01 | ND |