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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-03 | 201404080935 | ND |
| 2014-04-03 | 201404080617 | ND |
| 2014-04-04 | 201404080992 | ND |
| 2014-04-11 | 201404150350 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | 201408190783 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | 201408190815 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | 201408190822 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | 201408190830 | ND |
| 2015-01-26 | 201501280332 | ND |
| 2015-01-26 | 201501280756 | ND |
| 2016-02-22 | ND | |
| 2016-02-22 | ND | |
| 2016-09-26 | ND | |
| 2016-11-28 | ND | |
| 2017-01-30 | ND | |
| 2017-01-30 | ND | |
| 2017-01-30 | ND | |
| 2017-01-30 | ND | |
| 2017-01-30 | ND | |
| 2018-01-31 | 201801031006 | ND |
| 2018-01-31 | 201801031004 | ND |
| 2018-03-22 | 201803281100 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | 201902010215 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | 201902010199 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | 201902010224 | ND |