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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.

 

26

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
2021ND60ND
2022ND40ND
2023ND40ND

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
2018-03-07Q1809461002ND
2018-03-07Q1809461004ND
2018-03-07Q1809461005ND
2018-03-13Q1810192001ND
2019-04-04Q1913697004ND
2019-04-04Q1913697008ND
2019-04-04Q1913697011ND
2019-04-04Q1913697014ND
2020-10-08Q2039550008ND
2020-10-08Q2039550010ND
2020-10-08Q2039550012ND
2020-10-08Q2039550014ND
2021-06-28Q2116757008ND
2021-06-28Q2116757012ND
2021-06-28Q2116757010ND
2021-06-28Q2116757006ND
2021-09-01Q2123816001ND
2021-11-18Q2132416001ND
2022-06-30Q2218550001ND
2022-06-30Q2218550003ND
2022-06-30Q2218550006ND
2022-06-30Q2218550008ND
2023-09-14Q2339666004ND
2023-09-14Q2339666006ND
2023-09-14Q2339666008ND
2023-09-14Q2339666010ND