p-Dichlorobenzene
Grangeville Water Department
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-23 | V181024032-001 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | V191106027-004 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | V191106056-006 | ND |
| 2019-11-19 | V191119041-001 | ND |
| 2019-11-19 | V191119041-003 | ND |
| 2019-12-03 | V191203062-001 | ND |
| 2020-01-28 | V200129023-001 | ND |
| 2020-02-11 | V200212049-001 | ND |
| 2020-05-26 | VMAE0634-01 | ND |
| 2020-08-25 | VMAH0673-01 | ND |
| 2021-12-21 | VMBL0705-05 | ND |
| 2022-12-20 | VMCL0632-05 | ND |
| 2023-12-12 | VMDL0406-02 | ND |