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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.

 

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Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND30ND
2019ND70ND
2020ND120ND
2021ND30ND
2022ND30ND
2023ND150ND

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
2018-02-1338538801ND
2018-02-1338539501ND
2018-02-1338539201ND
2019-02-0642853101ND
2019-02-0642853301ND
2019-02-0642853201ND
2019-07-2245717501ND
2019-07-2245717601ND
2019-07-2245717401ND
2019-07-2946133302ND
2020-02-1021708717.00ND
2020-02-1021708696.00ND
2020-02-1021708675.00ND
2020-02-1021708762.00ND
2020-02-1021708783.00ND
2020-02-1121708741.00ND
2020-02-1121708612.00ND
2020-02-1121708633.00ND
2020-02-1121708654.00ND
2020-02-1721708828.00ND
2020-02-1721708807.00ND
2020-02-1721708849.00ND
2021-02-1023928434.00ND
2021-02-1023928413.00ND
2021-02-1023928455.00ND
2022-02-1026157279.00ND
2022-02-1026157308.00ND
2022-02-1026157260.00ND
2023-02-0928389643.00ND
2023-02-0928389575.00ND
2023-02-0928389619.00ND
2023-02-0928389554.00ND
2023-02-0928389596.00ND
2023-02-0928389491.00ND
2023-02-0928389470.00ND
2023-02-0928389428.00ND
2023-02-0928389533.00ND
2023-02-0928389669.00ND
2023-02-0928389512.00ND
2023-02-0928389449.00ND
2023-04-1028750983.00ND
2023-07-1129348350.00ND
2023-10-0929929557.00ND