o-toluidine
Highland Water Works
NOTE: Highland Water Works purchases water from Hammond Water Works Department which is required to test for o-toluidine . Sample information shown below was taken by Hammond Water Works Department.
The synthetic chemical o-toluidine is used to manufacture pesticides, dyes and other industrial chemicals. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified o-toluidine as carcinogenic to humans, and it may also harm the nervous system, kidneys and bladder.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Highland Water Works purchases water from Hammond Water Works Department which is required to test for o-toluidine . Sample information shown below was taken by Hammond Water Works Department.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-03 | U0C0038-01 | ND |
| 2020-06-09 | U0F0026-01 | ND |
| 2020-09-09 | U0I0016-01 | ND |
| 2021-01-19 | 70160121001SEA4 | ND |