p-Dichlorobenzene
City of Troutdale
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-29 | VDG012105-V | ND |
| 2020-07-29 | VDG012109-V | ND |
| 2020-07-29 | VDG012113-V | ND |
| 2020-07-29 | VDG012103-V | ND |
| 2020-07-29 | VDG012111-V | ND |
| 2020-07-29 | VDG012101-V | ND |
| 2020-07-29 | VDG012107-V | ND |
| 2022-05-31 | 22-006286-0005-V | ND |
| 2022-05-31 | 22-006286-0002-V | ND |
| 2022-05-31 | 22-006286-0004-V | ND |
| 2022-05-31 | 22-06286-0006-V | ND |
| 2022-05-31 | 22-006286-0001-V | ND |
| 2022-05-31 | 22-006286-0003-V | ND |