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Toluene

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Toluene is a volatile solvent that harms the nervous and immune systems, damages the liver and may increase the risk of miscarriage and birth defects. Read More.

Toluene is a petroleum-derived chemical found in gasoline and used as a solvent in paints, adhesives and cleaning supplies. Toluene is highly neurotoxic. Exposure can cause fatigue and nausea, and may lead to nervous system disorders.

 

22

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND40ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND40ND
2022ND40ND
2023ND40ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 150 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 150 ppb for toluene 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 harm to internal organs.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 1,000 ppb

The legal limit for toluene, established in 1991, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-02-278024299-01ND
2018-05-298054925-01ND
2018-09-128092353-01ND
2018-11-078111674-01ND
2019-02-199023188-01ND
2019-06-049060831-01ND
2019-07-259075349-01ND
2019-10-159103590-01ND
2020-02-120022488-01ND
2020-04-070041452-01ND
2021-03-18EC03922-01ND
2021-05-28EE05532-01ND
2021-08-19EH04492-01ND
2021-10-20EJ04333-01ND
2022-03-10FC02417-01ND
2022-06-28FF05319-01ND
2022-09-15FI03132-01ND
2022-12-15FL03384-01ND
2023-03-16GC03092-01ND
2023-06-22GF04250-01ND
2023-09-21GI03909-01ND
2023-12-28GL04623-01ND