p-Dichlorobenzene
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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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-28 | 2299258001 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | 1808553-01 | ND |
| 2018-09-19 | 8028476-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-01 | 2342083001 | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | 9023911-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-19 | 9064195-01 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 9083192-01 | ND |
| 2019-10-16 | 3064279001 | ND |
| 2020-02-24 | 21661901.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-01 | 21841332.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-15 | 22601863.00 | ND |
| 2020-12-23 | 23531958.00 | ND |
| 2021-01-21 | 23707013.00 | ND |
| 2021-04-08 | 24054511.00 | ND |
| 2021-07-20 | 24822886.00 | ND |
| 2021-10-15 | 25399204.00 | ND |
| 2022-01-21 | 25936802.00 | ND |
| 2022-04-15 | 26458546.00 | ND |
| 2022-07-15 | 27031504.00 | ND |
| 2022-10-28 | 27636335.00 | ND |
| 2023-01-27 | 28344312.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-21 | 28696420.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-21 | 29296491.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-20 | 29881306.00 | ND |