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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-05 | 4030847-02 | ND |
| 2014-03-05 | 4030847-03 | ND |
| 2014-03-05 | 4030815-01 | ND |
| 2014-03-05 | 4030847-01 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 5022854-01 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 5022854-02 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 5022855-01 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 5022851-01 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 5022851-02 | ND |
| 2016-10-05 | 6101134-01 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 7012804-01 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 7012804-04 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 7012804-03 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 7012804-02 | ND |
| 2018-01-09 | 18A0153-01 | ND |
| 2018-01-09 | 18A0153-02 | ND |
| 2018-01-09 | 18A0153-04 | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | 18A0162-03 | ND |
| 2019-10-14 | 9102833-01 | ND |