2-Methoxyethanol
Naval Station Washington - WNY
NOTE: Naval Station Washington - WNY purchases water from D.C. Water and Sewer Authority which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by D.C. Water and Sewer Authority.
2-methoxyethanol is a petrochemical used as a solvent in industrial applications, as well as consumer products like paints and varnishes. Exposure to 2-methoxyethanol can cause reproductive harm and damage to the nervous system, liver and kidneys.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Naval Station Washington - WNY purchases water from D.C. Water and Sewer Authority which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by D.C. Water and Sewer Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-14 | 201802160468 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 3917646 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 3949595 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 3949596 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 201808170408 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 201808170409 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | 201811160374 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | 201811160420 | ND |