p-Dichlorobenzene
Rosemount
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-24 | 18J1245-03 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | 18J1247-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | 18J1247-02 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | 18J1247-03 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | 18J1245-02 | ND |
| 2019-02-15 | 19B0722-01 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | 19D2437-01 | ND |
| 2019-09-12 | 19I0608-01 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | 19K1669-01 | ND |
| 2020-01-07 | 20A0140-05 | ND |
| 2020-01-07 | 20A0140-04 | ND |
| 2020-01-07 | 20A0140-03 | ND |
| 2020-05-19 | 20E1077-01 | ND |
| 2021-05-03 | 21E0038-01 | ND |
| 2021-05-03 | 21E0039-02 | ND |
| 2021-05-03 | 21E0039-03 | ND |
| 2021-05-03 | 21E0039-05 | ND |
| 2021-05-03 | 21E0039-06 | ND |
| 2022-05-17 | 22E1321-01 | ND |
| 2023-10-31 | 23J1741-01 | ND |
| 2023-10-31 | 23J1741-02 | ND |
| 2023-10-31 | 23J1741-03 | ND |
| 2023-10-31 | 23J1743-01 | ND |