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Toluene

Bois D Arc Municipal Utility District

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.

 

23

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND100ND
2022ND40ND
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
2018-11-05Q1844067005ND
2018-11-05Q1844067003ND
2019-09-04Q1962033001ND
2019-09-04Q1962033003ND
2020-10-28Q2041654010ND
2020-10-28Q2041654012ND
2021-01-26Q2101873003ND
2021-06-23Q2116468008ND
2021-06-23Q2116468010ND
2021-06-30Q2117217001ND
2021-09-28Q2126459003ND
2021-09-28Q2126459005ND
2021-09-28Q2126459001ND
2021-11-29Q2133550003ND
2021-11-29Q2133550008ND
2021-11-29Q2133550010ND
2022-07-05Q2218601001ND
2022-07-05Q2218601003ND
2022-07-05Q2218601005ND
2022-11-22Q2235115001ND
2023-02-09Q2305165002ND
2023-06-27Q2324655005ND
2023-06-27Q2324655007ND