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Toluene

Kennebunk, Kennebunkport & Wells WD

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.

 

16

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

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

Date Lab ID Result
2018-06-20218/060806.01ND
2018-06-20218060806.02ND
2019-01-24219010660.01ND
2019-07-10219070288.03ND
2019-07-10219070288.01ND
2019-07-10219070288.02ND
2020-05-05220050116.01ND
2020-07-15220070572.01ND
2021-04-06221040205.02ND
2021-04-06221040205.01ND
2021-06-29221061056.01ND
2021-10-04221100065.01ND
2022-02-17222020461.01ND
2022-08-03222080125.01ND
2023-07-05223070055-01ND
2023-07-11223070225-01ND