p-Dichlorobenzene
City of Frost
NOTE: City of Frost purchases water from City of Corsicana which is required to test for p-dichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Corsicana.
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 | 3 | 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 Frost purchases water from City of Corsicana which is required to test for p-dichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Corsicana.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-17 | Q1828588001 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | Q1828588004 | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | Q1948665001 | ND |
| 2019-09-24 | Q1968203001 | ND |
| 2020-09-16 | Q2037149001 | ND |
| 2020-09-24 | Q2037862001 | ND |
| 2021-07-14 | Q2118452001 | ND |
| 2021-09-16 | Q2125446001 | ND |
| 2022-08-23 | Q2224990001 | ND |
| 2022-08-23 | Q2224990003 | ND |
| 2023-07-31 | Q2330841001 | ND |
| 2023-07-31 | Q2330841003 | ND |