p-Dichlorobenzene
Bordentown Water Departm
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-27 | L4866698-1 | ND |
| 2015-03-06 | L5451733-2 | ND |
| 2015-03-19 | L5366724-1 | ND |
| 2015-04-03 | L5499726-2 | ND |
| 2015-09-03 | L5771551-2 | ND |
| 2015-12-08 | L5915655-2 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | L5968091-1 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | L6130076-1 | ND |
| 2016-09-09 | L6315410-1 | ND |
| 2016-11-17 | L6467833-1 | ND |
| 2017-01-13 | L6598796-1 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | L6721609-1 | ND |
| 2017-07-06 | L6855909-1 | ND |
| 2017-10-16 | L6950663-1 | ND |
| 2018-02-26 | 8024481-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-05 | L7008540-1 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | L7040005-1 | ND |
| 2018-09-05 | 2337152001 | ND |
| 2018-12-13 | 381213705 | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | 390326722.2 | ND |
| 2019-06-12 | 390612722.1 | ND |
| 2019-07-18 | 390718737.3 | ND |
| 2019-10-10 | 391010734.2 | ND |