p-Dichlorobenzene
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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 | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-22 | Q1833679007 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | Q1833679004 | ND |
| 2019-02-21 | Q1907708004 | ND |
| 2019-02-21 | Q1907708007 | ND |
| 2020-02-13 | Q2005887008 | ND |
| 2020-02-13 | Q2005887010 | ND |
| 2020-02-13 | Q2005887012 | ND |
| 2020-05-21 | Q2020391003 | ND |
| 2020-08-17 | Q2032718003 | ND |
| 2020-12-14 | Q2049491004 | ND |
| 2021-08-18 | Q2122319001 | ND |
| 2021-08-18 | Q2122319003 | ND |
| 2021-08-18 | Q2122319005 | ND |
| 2022-06-08 | Q2216110005 | ND |
| 2022-06-08 | Q2216110007 | ND |
| 2022-06-08 | Q2216110009 | ND |
| 2023-03-02 | Q2308578003 | ND |
| 2023-03-02 | Q2308578005 | ND |
| 2023-03-02 | Q2308578010 | ND |