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Toluene

Ponderosa S/d

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
2018ND10ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND30ND
20211.20 ppb41ND - 4.80 ppb
2022ND40ND
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
2018-04-12CB03472-01RE1ND
2019-04-16CC04280-01ND
2020-04-01CD03181-01ND
2020-08-05CD12136-01ND
2020-10-07CD13750-01ND
2021-01-13CD18731-01ND
2021-04-21CE02821-014.80 ppb
2021-07-14CE07607-01ND
2021-10-13CE12470-01ND
2022-01-26CE17926-01ND
2022-04-20CF02420-01ND
2022-08-08CF07143-01ND
2022-10-05CF12757-01ND
2023-01-25752-1983-1ND
2023-04-2637729_23-20811ND
2023-08-1537729_23-45203ND
2023-10-1837729_23-59288ND