p-Dichlorobenzene
Ridge Spring, Town of
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-05 | AD35365 | ND |
| 2014-06-19 | AD41563 | ND |
| 2014-08-21 | AD44333 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | AD56709 | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | AD58564 | ND |
| 2015-10-21 | AD63347 | ND |
| 2016-02-17 | AD70859 | ND |
| 2016-04-20 | AD74602 | ND |
| 2016-09-27 | AD83029 | ND |
| 2016-11-15 | AD85906 | ND |
| 2017-02-15 | AD89949 | ND |
| 2017-06-06 | AD95398 | ND |
| 2017-10-25 | AE02587 | ND |
| 2018-01-17 | AE06217 | ND |
| 2018-05-02 | AE11636 | ND |
| 2018-07-18 | AE15231 | ND |
| 2018-10-17 | AE19864 | ND |
| 2019-02-27 | AE26426 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | AE28055 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | AE33704 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE40764 | ND |