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Toluene

Pawc Pocono District

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.

 

30

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND30ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND90ND
2021ND30ND
2022ND30ND
2023ND90ND

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
2018-02-1438535301ND
2018-02-1438535401ND
2018-02-2238936801ND
2019-02-1142849401ND
2019-02-1142849501ND
2019-02-1142849301ND
2020-02-1821688463.00ND
2020-02-1821688526.00ND
2020-02-1821688442.00ND
2020-02-1821688589.00ND
2020-02-1821688547.00ND
2020-02-1821688505.00ND
2020-02-1821688484.00ND
2020-02-1821688568.00ND
2020-03-1021869675.00ND
2021-02-2323909452.00ND
2021-02-2323909473.00ND
2021-02-2323909431.00ND
2022-02-1726138315.00ND
2022-02-1726138344.00ND
2022-02-1726138293.00ND
2023-02-0628370381.00ND
2023-02-0728370226.00ND
2023-02-0728370318.00ND
2023-02-0728370297.00ND
2023-02-0728370255.00ND
2023-02-0728370339.00ND
2023-02-0728370360.00ND
2023-02-0728370207.00ND
2023-02-0728370276.00ND