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Toluene

City of Frost

NOTE: City of Frost purchases water from City of Corsicana which is required to test for toluene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Corsicana.

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.

 

12

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND10ND

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

NOTE: City of Frost purchases water from City of Corsicana which is required to test for toluene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Corsicana.

Date Lab ID Result
2018-07-17Q1828588001ND
2018-07-17Q1828588004ND
2019-07-29Q1948665001ND
2019-09-24Q1968203001ND
2020-09-16Q2037149001ND
2020-09-24Q2037862001ND
2021-07-14Q2118452001ND
2021-09-16Q2125446001ND
2022-08-23Q2224990001ND
2022-08-23Q2224990003ND
2023-07-31Q2330841001ND
2023-07-31Q2330841003ND