p-Dichlorobenzene
West Jefferson Waterworks District 2
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297004 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297004 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446731001 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446731001 | ND |
| 2019-09-05 | 35495391001 | ND |
| 2019-09-05 | 35495391001 | ND |
| 2020-03-18 | 35538508001 | ND |
| 2021-01-28 | 35608074001 | ND |
| 2021-03-10 | 35618310001 | ND |
| 2021-12-09 | 35683306001 | ND |
| 2021-12-09 | 35683322001 | ND |
| 2022-01-04 | 35688608001 | ND |
| 2022-01-05 | 35688607001 | ND |
| 2022-01-13 | 35690758001 | ND |
| 2023-02-01 | 35777179001 | ND |