p-Dichlorobenzene
Borough of Springlake Heights
NOTE: Borough of Springlake Heights purchases water from NJ Water Supply Authority Manasquan which is required to test for p-dichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by NJ Water Supply Authority Manasquan.
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: Borough of Springlake Heights purchases water from NJ Water Supply Authority Manasquan which is required to test for p-dichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by NJ Water Supply Authority Manasquan.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-27 | 380327077 | ND |
| 2018-03-27 | 380327079 | ND |
| 2018-03-27 | 380327078 | ND |
| 2018-09-04 | 380904737 | ND |
| 2018-09-04 | 380904736 | ND |
| 2018-09-04 | 380904735 | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | 390326704 | ND |
| 2019-09-10 | 390910713 | ND |
| 2019-09-11 | 390912720 | ND |
| 2020-03-17 | 3093847001 | ND |
| 2020-09-17 | 200917023-02 | ND |
| 2021-03-09 | 210309060-02 | ND |
| 2023-03-28 | 230328034-01 | ND |