p-Dichlorobenzene
Wahiawa
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-03 | 201402050209 | ND |
| 2014-02-11 | 201402140314 | ND |
| 2014-07-10 | C14-07-0096A | ND |
| 2014-07-10 | C14-07-0097A | ND |
| 2014-08-04 | 201408060611 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 201501130202 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | 201501150365 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | ND | |
| 2016-01-26 | ND | |
| 2017-01-30 | ND | |
| 2017-01-30 | ND | |
| 2017-03-20 | ND | |
| 2017-03-20 | ND | |
| 2017-11-20 | ND | |
| 2018-01-29 | 201801300812 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | 201804200571 | ND |
| 2019-01-31 | 201902010243 | ND |
| 2019-01-31 | 201902010244 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | 201903280505 | ND |