p-Dichlorobenzene
West Winn Water System Inc.
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 | 14 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 14 | 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 |
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2014-02-03 | AD88840 | ND |
2014-02-03 | AD88838 | ND |
2014-02-03 | AD88837 | ND |
2014-02-03 | AD88839 | ND |
2014-02-03 | AD88840 | ND |
2014-02-03 | AD88841 | ND |
2014-02-03 | AD88839 | ND |
2014-02-03 | AD88838 | ND |
2014-02-03 | AD88837 | ND |
2014-02-03 | AD88841 | ND |
2014-02-24 | AD89382 | ND |
2014-02-24 | AD89381 | ND |
2014-02-24 | AD89381 | ND |
2014-02-24 | AD89382 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 35288762005 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 35288762004 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 35288762003 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 35288762002 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 35288762001 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 35288762002 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 35288762003 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 35288762004 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 35288762005 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 35288762001 | ND |
2017-09-26 | 35338631001 | ND |
2017-09-26 | 35338631002 | ND |
2017-09-26 | 35338631001 | ND |
2017-09-26 | 35338631002 | ND |