p-Dichlorobenzene
Littlerock Creek Irrigation District
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-04 | 3761-021-0900 | ND |
| 2014-03-04 | 3761-019-0845 | ND |
| 2014-03-04 | 3761-011-0830 | ND |
| 2014-03-04 | 3761-008-0800 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 3761-008-0740 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 3761-011-0750 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 3761-021-0825 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 3761-019-0800 | ND |
| 2016-08-02 | 3761-008-0818 | ND |
| 2016-08-02 | 3761-021-0833 | ND |
| 2016-08-02 | 3761-011-0827 | ND |
| 2016-08-09 | 3761-019-0900 | ND |
| 2017-08-15 | 3761-019-0930 | ND |
| 2017-08-15 | 3761-011-0915 | ND |
| 2017-08-15 | 3761-021-0945 | ND |
| 2017-08-15 | 3761-008-0900 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | 3761-019-0940 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | 3761-011-0920 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | 3761-021-0900 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | 3761-008-0840 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 3761-011-0900 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 3761-019-0920 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 3761-008-0830 | ND |