p-Dichlorobenzene
Avion Water Company - Avion
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 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-24 | B4F240801-V | ND |
| 2014-06-24 | B4F241101-V | ND |
| 2014-06-24 | B4F241001-V | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | B4I231201-V | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | B4I231501-V | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | B4I231601-V | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | B4I231401-V | ND |
| 2017-01-16 | 1702116-V | ND |
| 2017-03-29 | 1716390-V | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | 1726434-V | ND |
| 2017-06-12 | 1731251-V | ND |
| 2017-06-13 | 1731571-V | ND |
| 2017-07-12 | 1737535-V | ND |
| 2017-07-31 | 1742194-V | ND |