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Toluene

First U D of Hawkins Company

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.

 

27

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND50ND
2019ND50ND
2020ND30ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND50ND
2023ND70ND

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 Result
2018-01-17ND
2018-02-14ND
2018-05-16ND
2018-07-11ND
2018-12-17ND
2019-02-19ND
2019-03-13ND
2019-04-22ND
2019-07-17ND
2019-11-18ND
2020-01-20ND
2020-01-20ND
2020-11-18ND
2021-03-17ND
2021-03-17ND
2022-03-14ND
2022-03-14ND
2022-05-17ND
2022-07-13ND
2022-11-15ND
2023-01-11ND
2023-01-11ND
2023-01-11ND
2023-06-20ND
2023-07-12ND
2023-08-16ND
2023-10-17ND