2-Methoxyethanol
Ellettsville Water Works
NOTE: Ellettsville Water Works purchases water from City of Bloomington Utilities which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Bloomington Utilities.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Ellettsville Water Works purchases water from City of Bloomington Utilities which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Bloomington Utilities.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-22 | 4546693 | ND |
| 2020-04-22 | 4613336 | ND |
| 2020-07-21 | 4678727 | ND |
| 2020-10-22 | 4758948 | ND |