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Toluene

Lanesborough Fire and Water District

NOTE: Lanesborough Fire and Water District purchases water from Pittsfield DPU Water Department which is required to test for toluene. Sample information shown below was taken by Pittsfield DPU Water Department.

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.

 

12

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

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

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

NOTE: Lanesborough Fire and Water District purchases water from Pittsfield DPU Water Department which is required to test for toluene. Sample information shown below was taken by Pittsfield DPU Water Department.

Date Result
2018-08-01ND
2018-08-01ND
2019-08-05ND
2019-08-05ND
2020-08-31ND
2020-08-31ND
2021-08-19ND
2021-08-19ND
2022-09-09ND
2022-09-09ND
2023-07-17ND
2023-07-17ND