p-Dichlorobenzene
Riverwalk Subdivision
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-22 | AE09589 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | AE09591 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | AE09581 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90392 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90394 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90408 | ND |
| 2020-09-03 | AF26500 | ND |
| 2020-09-03 | AF26502 | ND |
| 2020-09-03 | AF26506 | ND |
| 2021-07-26 | AF63303 | ND |
| 2021-07-26 | AF63347 | ND |
| 2021-07-26 | AF63345 | ND |
| 2022-08-24 | AG10787 | ND |
| 2022-08-24 | AG10791 | ND |
| 2022-08-24 | AG10799 | ND |
| 2023-08-03 | AG51336 | ND |
| 2023-08-03 | AG51354 | ND |
| 2023-08-03 | AG51356 | ND |