p-Dichlorobenzene
Harris County MUD 200 Cranbrook
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-30 | AC55683 | ND |
| 2014-05-30 | AC55681 | ND |
| 2014-07-24 | AC60877 | ND |
| 2015-01-22 | AC77359 | ND |
| 2015-01-22 | AC77365 | ND |
| 2015-01-22 | AC77363 | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | AD23399 | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | AD23397 | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | AD23409 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | AD69990 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | AD69944 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | AD69988 | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | AE14119 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | AE37625 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | AE37619 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | AE52714 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | AE52702 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | AE52696 | ND |