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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.

 

18

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND30ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND30ND
2021ND30ND
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
2018-01-31AE11609ND
2018-01-31AE11611ND
2018-01-31AE11607ND
2019-03-11AE57833ND
2019-03-11AE57857ND
2019-03-11AE57871ND
2020-03-25AF04538ND
2020-03-25AF04544ND
2020-03-25AF04546ND
2021-02-03AF42462ND
2021-06-14AF57788ND
2021-06-14AF57792ND
2022-03-02AF87267ND
2022-06-29AG02797ND
2022-06-29AG02831ND
2023-03-07Q2309795001ND
2023-06-12AG44029ND
2023-06-12AG44031ND