p-Dichlorobenzene
Elk City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-21 | 039143.001 | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | 042273.001 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | 045867.001 | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 049669.001 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | 052454.001 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | 055389.001 | ND |
| 2015-07-10 | 059561.001 | ND |
| 2015-10-26 | 064399.001 | ND |
| 2016-02-18 | 068136.001 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | 1606302 | ND |
| 2016-09-12 | 1609421 | ND |
| 2016-12-01 | 1612042 | ND |
| 2017-09-18 | 1709684 | ND |
| 2018-02-05 | 1802038 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 1902308 | ND |