2-Methoxyethanol
Carrolls Creek Water Authority
NOTE: Carrolls Creek Water Authority purchases water from Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer.
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Carrolls Creek Water Authority purchases water from Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-06-20 | 3967699 | ND |
2018-06-20 | 3967741 | ND |
2018-09-21 | 4069560 | ND |
2018-09-21 | 4069458 | ND |
2018-12-20 | 4157631 | ND |
2018-12-20 | 4157473 | ND |
2019-03-28 | 35457467001SEA4 | ND |
2019-03-28 | 35457467002SEA4 | ND |