p-Dichlorobenzene
Shakopee
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-21 | 15D1489-02 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15D1493-01 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15D1493-02 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15D1493-03 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15D1493-04 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15D1498-01 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15D1498-02 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15D1498-03 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15D1498-04 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15D1489-01 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3460717 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3461140 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3461131 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3461109 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3461101 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3460709 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3460677 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3460653 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3460637 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3460545 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3460537 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3460701 | ND |
| 2016-08-16 | 16H1750-03 | ND |
| 2018-06-22 | 18F1696-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-22 | 18F1696-02 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 18I1546-04 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 18I1550-03 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 18I1550-02 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 18I1550-01 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 18I1548-02 | ND |
| 2018-09-28 | 18I1545-01 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | 18L0357-01 | ND |
| 2019-03-08 | 19C0360-01 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | 19E0750-02 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | 19H2525-01 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | 19H2525-02 | ND |