o-toluidine
Alexandria Water System
NOTE: Alexandria Water System purchases water from Smith Utility District which is required to test for o-toluidine . Sample information shown below was taken by Smith Utility District.
The synthetic chemical o-toluidine is used to manufacture pesticides, dyes and other industrial chemicals. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified o-toluidine as carcinogenic to humans, and it may also harm the nervous system, kidneys and bladder.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Alexandria Water System purchases water from Smith Utility District which is required to test for o-toluidine . Sample information shown below was taken by Smith Utility District.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-03-07 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | ND |