2-Methoxyethanol
German Township Water District Inc.
NOTE: German Township Water District Inc. purchases water from Evansville Water Utility which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Evansville Water Utility.
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: German Township Water District Inc. purchases water from Evansville Water Utility which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Evansville Water Utility.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-13 | 41087701 | ND |
| 2018-11-01 | 41832001 | ND |
| 2019-02-01 | 42925701 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | 43963101 | ND |