2-Methoxyethanol
Alexandria Water System
NOTE: Alexandria Water System purchases water from Smith Utility District which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Smith Utility District.
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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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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Alexandria Water System purchases water from Smith Utility District which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Smith Utility District.
Date | Result |
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2018-01-22 | ND |
2018-04-18 | ND |
2018-07-17 | ND |
2018-10-16 | ND |