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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.

 

19

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND60ND
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
2018-08-22Q1833679007ND
2018-08-22Q1833679004ND
2019-02-21Q1907708004ND
2019-02-21Q1907708007ND
2020-02-13Q2005887008ND
2020-02-13Q2005887010ND
2020-02-13Q2005887012ND
2020-05-21Q2020391003ND
2020-08-17Q2032718003ND
2020-12-14Q2049491004ND
2021-08-18Q2122319001ND
2021-08-18Q2122319003ND
2021-08-18Q2122319005ND
2022-06-08Q2216110005ND
2022-06-08Q2216110007ND
2022-06-08Q2216110009ND
2023-03-02Q2308578003ND
2023-03-02Q2308578005ND
2023-03-02Q2308578010ND