p-Dichlorobenzene
Aqua NJ - Phillipsburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-04 | AE23149 | ND |
| 2014-05-06 | AE32040 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | AE55731 | ND |
| 2014-11-04 | AE55662 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | AE62573 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | AE70765 | ND |
| 2015-05-04 | AE74551 | ND |
| 2016-03-01 | AF09219 | ND |
| 2016-07-14 | AF22233 | ND |
| 2017-01-11 | AF40472 | ND |
| 2017-09-18 | AF63898 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | AF74983 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | AF93719 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | AG07512 | ND |