2-Methoxyethanol
Water Authority of Western Nassau
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 11 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-06-25 | U8F0058-01 | ND |
2018-06-25 | U8F0058-03 | ND |
2018-06-25 | U8F0058-02 | ND |
2018-06-25 | U8F0058-04 | ND |
2018-06-27 | U8F0060-01 | ND |
2018-06-27 | U8F0060-02 | ND |
2018-08-28 | U8H0082-01 | ND |
2018-08-30 | U8I0042-02 | ND |
2018-08-30 | U8I0042-01 | ND |
2018-12-20 | 7074628011SEA2 | ND |
2018-12-20 | 7074628010SEA2 | ND |
2019-03-12 | 7082114001SEA2 | ND |
2019-03-14 | 7082482004SEA2 | ND |
2019-03-14 | 7082482002SEA2 | ND |
2019-03-14 | 7082482001SEA2 | ND |
2019-03-14 | 7082482005SEA2 | ND |
2019-03-28 | 7083784001SEA2 | ND |