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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.

 

17

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
2021ND20ND
20224.76 ppb51ND - 23.8 ppb
2023ND40ND

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
2018-04-0418040775-02AND
2018-04-0418040775-03AND
2019-04-0919D0536-04ND
2019-04-0919D0536-02ND
2020-04-0720D0342-04ND
2020-04-0720D0342-08ND
2021-05-2021E1098-01ND
2021-06-2221F1301-01ND
2022-04-2722D1552-0123.8 ppb
2022-06-0222F0177-01ND
2022-09-2122I1232-02ND
2022-09-2922I1465-01ND
2022-12-0722L0571-01ND
2023-03-1423C0976-01ND
2023-06-1323F0798-02ND
2023-09-1823I1038-01ND
2023-12-1223L0810-01-1ND