p-Dichlorobenzene
City of Goliad
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-19 | AE40777 | ND |
| 2018-09-19 | AE40779 | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | AE78325 | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | AE78329 | ND |
| 2020-09-01 | AF26054 | ND |
| 2020-09-01 | AF26086 | ND |
| 2021-08-17 | AF66702 | ND |
| 2021-08-17 | AF66704 | ND |
| 2022-10-25 | AG18335 | ND |
| 2022-10-25 | AG18337 | ND |
| 2022-10-25 | AG18339 | ND |
| 2023-01-31 | AG26782 | ND |
| 2023-03-21 | AG33808 | ND |
| 2023-05-04 | AG39389 | ND |
| 2023-05-04 | AG39391 | ND |
| 2023-08-02 | AG51126 | ND |