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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.

 

25

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
2022ND50ND
2023ND80ND

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
2018-01-16530842ND
2018-09-24571941ND
2018-09-24571940ND
2019-01-14592531ND
2019-09-03630428ND
2019-09-03630429ND
2020-02-10650614ND
2020-09-14689975ND
2020-09-14689974ND
2021-01-19713005ND
2021-09-21764409ND
2021-09-21764408ND
2022-01-18778908ND
2022-09-12822877ND
2022-09-12822878ND
2022-12-05835790ND
2022-12-05835789ND
2023-03-06851386ND
2023-03-06851387ND
2023-06-19864105ND
2023-06-19864104ND
2023-09-06879906ND
2023-09-06879907ND
2023-12-05891492ND
2023-12-05891491ND