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P Dichlorobenzene in U.S. tap water
14 public water systems across 5 U.S. states report P Dichlorobenzene in their annual Consumer Confidence Report. None currently sit at or above the federal limit.
Within the federal limit (14)
| Water system | Measured |
|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX 2024 annual report | 0–2.47 ug/L |
| City of Hampton, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| City of Newport News, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| City of Poquoson, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| City of Poquoson, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| Garland, TX 2024 annual report | 0–0 ug/L |
| Hampton, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| High Point, NC 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| James City County, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| Mobile, AL 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| Montgomery, AL 2024 annual report | Not detected mg/L |
| Nashville, TN 2023 annual report | Not detected mg/L |
| Newport News, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| York County, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
Frequently asked
+What is P Dichlorobenzene?
P Dichlorobenzene is a contaminant some U.S. public water utilities measure and report in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is the federal limit for P Dichlorobenzene in drinking water?
The federal MCL for P Dichlorobenzene is 0.075 mg/L. The EPA enforces this against the regulated reporting statistic (typically a running annual average or 90th percentile), not a single-sample spike.
+How many U.S. water systems have P Dichlorobenzene over the federal limit?
Zero of the 14 public water systems in The Water Map dataset currently report P Dichlorobenzene at or above its federal limit.
+How can I check if P Dichlorobenzene is in my city's tap water?
Search your city on The Water Map (https://www.thewatermap.com/) or browse the list on this page. Every U.S. public water utility is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report that lists every contaminant it measured, including P Dichlorobenzene.