2-Methoxyethanol
Cullman County Water Department
NOTE: Cullman County Water Department purchases water from City of Cullman Water Works which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Cullman Water Works.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Cullman County Water Department purchases water from City of Cullman Water Works which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Cullman Water Works.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-11 | 3959541 | ND |
| 2018-09-12 | 4054789 | ND |
| 2018-12-14 | 4152630 | ND |
| 2019-03-13 | 35454490001SEA4 | ND |