Toluene
Cortland
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
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 |
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2014-04-24 | POC 14 CORTLAND | ND |
2015-05-28 | POC 15 CORTLAND | ND |
2016-02-09 | POC 16W3M2 CORTL | ND |
2016-02-17 | POC 16W5M2 CORTL | ND |
2016-02-17 | POC 16W4M2 CORTL | ND |
2016-03-22 | POC 16W5M3 CORTL | ND |
2016-03-22 | POC 16W4M3 CORTL | ND |
2016-03-22 | POC 16W3M3 CORTL | ND |
2016-06-16 | POC 16W5M6 CORTL | ND |
2016-06-16 | POC 16W3M6 CORTL | ND |
2016-06-16 | POC 16W4M6 CORTL | ND |
2016-08-08 | POC 16Q3W4 CORTL | ND |
2016-10-04 | POC 16W3Q4 CORTL | ND |
2016-10-17 | POC 16W5M10 CORT | ND |
2016-12-27 | POC 16M12W5 CORT | ND |
2016-12-27 | POC 16M12W4 CORT | ND |
2016-12-27 | POC 16M12W3 CORT | ND |
2017-03-07 | POC 17M3W4 CORTL | ND |
2017-03-30 | POC 17M3W5 CORTL | ND |
2017-05-11 | POC 17M5W3 CORTL | ND |
2017-07-27 | POC 17M7W5 CORTL | ND |
2017-07-27 | POC 17M7W4 CORTL | ND |
2017-10-12 | POC 17M10W5 CORT | ND |
2017-10-12 | POC 17M10W4 CORT | ND |
2017-12-20 | POC 17M12W4 CORT | ND |
2017-12-20 | POC 17M12W5 CORT | ND |
2018-03-29 | POC 18M3W4 CORTL | ND |
2018-03-29 | POC 18M3W5 CORTL | ND |
2018-05-31 | POC 18W3 CORTLAN | ND |
2018-06-28 | POC 18M6W4 CORTL | ND |
2018-06-28 | POC 18M6W5 CORTL | ND |
2018-09-27 | POC 18M9W4 CORTL | ND |
2018-09-27 | POC 18M9W5 CORTL | ND |
2018-12-11 | POC 18M12W5 CORT | ND |
2018-12-11 | POC 18M12W4 CORT | ND |
2019-03-07 | POC 19M3W4 CORTL | ND |
2019-05-30 | POC 19W3 CORTLAN | ND |
2019-06-26 | POC 19M6W5 CORTL | ND |
2019-06-26 | POC 19M6W4 CORTL | ND |
2019-10-09 | POC 19M10W4 CORT | ND |
2019-10-31 | POC 19 CORTLAND | ND |
2019-12-18 | POC 19M12W5 CORT | ND |