p-Dichlorobenzene
Saegertown Borough
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-12 | 1814774-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | 1814774-02 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | 1814774-03 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | 1814774-04 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 3026084002 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 3026084003 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 3026084004 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 3026084005 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 3026084006 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 3026084001 | ND |
| 2020-04-21 | 22138837.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-21 | 22138836.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-21 | 22138835.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-21 | 22138834.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-21 | 22138833.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-21 | 22138832.00 | ND |
| 2021-04-06 | 24360783.00 | ND |
| 2021-04-06 | 24360762.00 | ND |
| 2021-04-06 | 24360741.00 | ND |
| 2021-04-06 | 24360720.00 | ND |
| 2022-04-05 | 26574457.00 | ND |
| 2022-04-05 | 26574478.00 | ND |
| 2022-04-05 | 26574436.00 | ND |
| 2022-04-05 | 26574499.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | 28822771.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | 28822792.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | 28822813.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | 28822834.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | 28822855.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | 28822750.00 | ND |