p-Dichlorobenzene
City of Blythe
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-20 | CA3310003_015_015-201911201300 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | CA3310003_030_030-201911201315 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | CA3310003_031_031-201911201400 | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | CA3310003_010_010-201912171330 | ND |
| 2020-12-28 | CA3310003_006_006-202012280600 | ND |
| 2022-11-02 | CA3310003_030_030-202211020700 | ND |
| 2022-11-02 | CA3310003_031_031-202211020730 | ND |
| 2022-12-12 | CA3310003_006_006-202212120800 | ND |
| 2022-12-21 | CA3310003_010_010-202212210930 | ND |
| 2023-12-19 | CA3310003_015_015-202312190700 | ND |