Toluene
Phoenix Village
NOTE: Phoenix Village purchases water from Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) which is required to test for toluene. Sample information shown below was taken by Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA).
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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
NOTE: Phoenix Village purchases water from Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) which is required to test for toluene. Sample information shown below was taken by Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA).
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-01-15 | 1Q2014 POCS OCWA | ND |
2014-04-09 | 2Q2014 POCS OCWA | ND |
2014-07-24 | 3Q2014 POCS OCWA | ND |
2014-10-15 | 4Q2014 POCS OCWA | ND |
2015-01-20 | 1Q2015 POC OCWA | ND |
2015-04-20 | 2Q2015 POCS OCWA | ND |
2015-10-15 | 4Q2015 POCS OCWA | ND |
2016-01-11 | 1Q2016 POCS OCWA | ND |
2016-04-11 | 2Q2016 POC OCWA | ND |
2016-07-21 | 3Q2016 POCS OCWA | ND |
2016-10-28 | 4Q2016 POCS OCWA | ND |
2017-01-19 | 1Q2017 POC OCWA- | ND |
2017-06-07 | 2Q2017 POCS OCWA | ND |
2017-06-13 | 2Q2017 POCS OCWA | ND |
2017-09-12 | 3Q2017 POC OCWA- | ND |
2017-09-12 | 3Q2017 POCS OCWA | ND |
2018-03-13 | 1Q2018 POCS OCWA | ND |
2018-03-14 | 1Q2018 POCS OCWA | ND |
2018-09-25 | 3Q2018 POCS OCWA | ND |
2018-09-26 | 3Q2018 POCS OCWA | ND |
2019-03-12 | 1Q2019 POC OCWA- | ND |
2019-03-13 | 1Q2019 POC OCWA- | ND |
2019-09-11 | 3Q2019 POC OCWA- | ND |
2019-09-11 | 3Q2019 POC OCWA- | ND |