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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.

 

17

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND30ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND30ND
2021ND30ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND30ND

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
2018-03-28E18003510004ND
2018-03-28E18003510006ND
2018-03-28E18003510001ND
2019-08-29E20000856001ND
2019-08-29E20000856004ND
2019-08-29E20000856008ND
2020-07-27E21000258006ND
2020-07-27E21000258004ND
2020-07-27E21000258001ND
2021-05-06E21003198001ND
2021-05-06E21003199001ND
2021-05-06E21003200001ND
2022-02-16021622_01_021722256ND
2022-02-16021622_02_021722259ND
2023-05-17E2300288306ND
2023-05-17E2300290201ND
2023-06-08E2300290106ND