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Toluene

Old Chisolm Estates

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.

 

15

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
2021ND10ND
2022ND30ND
2023ND20ND

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
2018-12-04Q1849246002ND
2018-12-13Q1851544011ND
2018-12-13Q1851544012ND
2019-06-06Q1932776002ND
2019-06-06Q1932776004ND
2019-11-21Q1977813003ND
2020-12-17Q2050037007ND
2020-12-17Q2050037009ND
2020-12-17Q2050037011ND
2021-12-09Q2134743004ND
2022-10-26Q2232462003ND
2022-10-26Q2232462005ND
2022-10-26Q2232462007ND
2023-08-15Q2334056001ND
2023-08-15Q2334056003ND