p-Dichlorobenzene
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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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-18 | CA5400875_002_002-201809180715 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | CA5400875_002_002-201812051240 | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | CA5400875_002_002-201903051300 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | CA5400875_002_002-201906101350 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | CA5400875_002_002-201909171425 | ND |
| 2020-02-14 | CA5400875_002_002-202002141245 | ND |
| 2020-05-27 | CA5400875_002_002-202005271900 | ND |
| 2021-02-22 | CA5400875_002_002-202102221245 | ND |
| 2021-05-06 | CA5400875_002_002-202105061225 | ND |
| 2021-12-15 | CA5400875_002_002-202112151035 | ND |
| 2022-02-03 | CA5400875_002_002-202202031100 | ND |
| 2022-08-08 | CA5400875_002_002-202208081420 | ND |
| 2022-11-09 | CA5400875_002_002-202211091245 | ND |
| 2023-02-13 | CA5400875_002_002-202302131145 | ND |
| 2023-05-04 | CA5400875_002_002-202305041245 | ND |
| 2023-08-02 | CA5400875_002_002-202308021320 | ND |
| 2023-11-07 | CA5400875_002_002-202311071045 | ND |