2-Methoxyethanol
North Maine Utilities
NOTE: North Maine Utilities purchases water from Niles which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Niles.
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.
3
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: North Maine Utilities purchases water from Niles which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Niles.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-27 | 39435701 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 41030101 | ND |
| 2018-10-18 | 41903701 | ND |