p-Dichlorobenzene
Syracuse City
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-11 | 1Q2014 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | 2Q2014 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 3Q2014 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | 4Q2014 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2015-02-11 | 1Q2015 POC SYR | ND |
| 2015-05-13 | 2015 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 3Q2015 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2015-11-09 | 4Q2015 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2016-02-09 | 1Q2016 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 2Q2016 POC SYR | ND |
| 2016-08-11 | 3Q2016 POC SYR | ND |
| 2016-11-16 | 4Q2016 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2017-02-16 | 1Q2017 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | 2Q2017 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2017-08-16 | 3Q2017 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2017-11-15 | 4Q2017 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2018-02-23 | 1Q2018 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2018-05-10 | 2Q2018 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 3Q2018 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2018-10-17 | 4Q2018 POCS SYR | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | 1Q2019 POC SYR | ND |
| 2019-04-18 | 2Q2019 POC SYR | ND |
| 2019-10-16 | 4Q2019 POC SYR | ND |
| 2019-12-11 | 4Q2019 POC SYR | ND |