p-Dichlorobenzene
City of Moody
NOTE: City of Moody purchases water from Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for p-dichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: City of Moody purchases water from Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for p-dichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-10 | AE25953 | ND |
| 2019-05-22 | AE67683 | ND |
| 2020-05-27 | AF12742 | ND |
| 2021-06-02 | AF56265 | ND |
| 2022-05-26 | AF98697 | ND |
| 2023-05-25 | Q2320248001 | ND |