p-Dichlorobenzene
Huttig Waterworks
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-27 | 18060003201 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 18305001209 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | 19031001001 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | 19031001109 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | 19121003308 | ND |
| 2019-09-03 | 19248002109 | ND |
| 2020-01-28 | 20030005107 | ND |
| 2020-06-16 | 20170003902 | ND |
| 2021-01-27 | 21028015001 | ND |
| 2021-05-19 | 21140004502 | ND |
| 2022-01-24 | 22027007501 | ND |
| 2022-05-23 | O198471-VOC-1 | ND |
| 2023-02-14 | O206558-VOC-1 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | O209502-VOC-1 | ND |