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Toluene

Minnetonka

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.

 

18

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND50ND
2021ND60ND
2022ND10ND
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
2018-07-2318G1394-03ND
2018-07-2318G1394-02ND
2020-07-3020G2379-01ND
2020-07-3020G2379-02ND
2020-07-3020G2379-03ND
2020-07-3020G2382-04ND
2020-11-1620K0636-01ND
2021-03-1521C0676-01ND
2021-05-2821E2075-01ND
2021-08-0421H0235-01ND
2021-08-0421H0239-01ND
2021-08-0421H0235-03ND
2021-08-0421H0235-02ND
2022-01-2722A1019-01ND
2023-11-0123K0087-02ND
2023-11-0123K0087-04ND
2023-11-0123K0087-05ND
2023-11-0123K0089-01ND