O-Dichlorobenzene
O-Dichlorobenzene is an industrial solvent used in pesticide and dye production. It enters water through industrial discharge and can cause liver and kidney damage.
O-Dichlorobenzene is a colorless liquid with a strong, pleasant odor. It's primarily used as an industrial solvent in the production of pesticides and dyes. This chemical can enter drinking water sources through improper industrial waste disposal or accidental spills. Water utilities typically measure o-dichlorobenzene using gas chromatography. The EPA has set a maximum contaminant level of 0.6 mg/L for this compound in drinking water. Activated carbon filtration is an effective treatment method for removing o-dichlorobenzene from water supplies.
- People affected
- 974.4K
- Utilities with this contaminant
- 61
- States with this contaminant
- 14
Utilities with the highest levels of this contaminant
| Utility | Service Areas | Level | Population Served |
|---|---|---|---|
PR Prattville (Water Works Board Of) | Prattville, AL | 115.000 ppb | 45,444 |
MV Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority | Oneida County, NY | 0.500 ppb | 126,250 |
BR Brunswick County Water System | Leland, NC | 0.500 ppb | 113,410 |
BR Brunswick Regional Water And Sewer H2Go | Leland, NC | 0.500 ppb | 45,748 |
LE Lebanon Water Dept | Lebanon, NH | 0.500 ppb | 10,050 |
CI City Of Brandon | Brandon, MS | 0.500 ppb | 30,400 |
PE Pearl River Central W/A | Pearl River County, MS | 0.500 ppb | 11,484 |
MO Mobile Board Of Water And Sewer Comm. | Mobile, AL | 0.200 ppb | 279,000 |
CI City Of Meridian | Meridian, MS | 0.050 ppb | 36,347 |