p-Dichlorobenzene
Eielson - Air Force Base
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-05 | VO*1189052001 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 1199022001 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 1199022002 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 1199022004 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 1199022005 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 1199022003 | ND |
| 2020-02-04 | 1209040005 | ND |
| 2020-02-04 | 1209040002 | ND |
| 2020-02-04 | 1209040001 | ND |
| 2020-02-04 | 1209040003 | ND |
| 2020-02-04 | 1209040006 | ND |
| 2020-02-04 | 1209040004 | ND |
| 2021-02-01 | 4827993 | ND |
| 2021-02-01 | 4827984 | ND |
| 2021-02-01 | 4827988 | ND |
| 2021-02-01 | 4827989 | ND |
| 2021-02-01 | 4827987 | ND |
| 2021-02-01 | 4827990 | ND |
| 2022-02-09 | 1220584012 | ND |
| 2022-02-09 | 1220584010 | ND |
| 2022-02-09 | 1220584005 | ND |
| 2022-02-09 | 1220584006 | ND |
| 2022-02-09 | 1220584008 | ND |
| 2022-02-09 | 1220584004 | ND |
| 2023-07-17 | 810-70364-B-5 | ND |
| 2023-07-17 | 810-70364-A-2 | ND |
| 2023-07-17 | 810-70364-B-6 | ND |
| 2023-07-17 | 810-70364-B-4 | ND |
| 2023-07-17 | 810-70364-A-1 | ND |
| 2023-07-17 | 810-70364-A-3 | ND |