2-Methoxyethanol
Medina Co/Northwest PWS
NOTE: Medina Co/Northwest PWS purchases water from Rural Lorain County Water Authority which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Rural Lorain County Water Authority.
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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Medina Co/Northwest PWS purchases water from Rural Lorain County Water Authority which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Rural Lorain County Water Authority.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-06-06 | 8062119-01A | ND |
2018-06-06 | 8062119-02A | ND |
2018-06-06 | 8062119-03A | ND |
2018-09-05 | 8090566-01D | ND |
2018-09-05 | 8090566-02D | ND |
2018-09-05 | 8090566-03D | ND |
2018-12-26 | 9011908-01D | ND |
2018-12-26 | 9011908-02D | ND |
2018-12-26 | 9011908-03D | ND |
2019-03-20 | 9033383-01D | ND |
2019-03-20 | 9033383-02D | ND |
2019-03-20 | 9033383-03D | ND |