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Toluene

City of Linden

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.

 

22

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND40ND
2020ND40ND
2021ND40ND
2022ND30ND
2023ND30ND

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
2018-01-03Q1800198003ND
2018-04-04Q1814029002ND
2018-04-04Q1814029005ND
2018-04-04Q1814029010ND
2019-05-02Q1918234001ND
2019-05-02Q1918234003ND
2019-05-02Q1918234005ND
2019-05-02Q1918234007ND
2020-04-22Q2016067005ND
2020-04-22Q2016067007ND
2020-10-22Q2041220007ND
2020-10-22Q2041220005ND
2021-01-25Q2101630002ND
2021-01-25Q2101630004ND
2021-01-25Q2101630006ND
2021-01-25Q2101630008ND
2022-02-08Q2204277003ND
2022-11-16Q2234545001ND
2022-11-16Q2234545003ND
2023-02-13Q2305588004ND
2023-08-22Q2335447002ND
2023-10-24Q2345776004ND