2-Methoxyethanol
Emmaus Borough Public Water
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-10-29 | 4104643 | ND |
2018-10-29 | 4104639 | ND |
2018-10-29 | 4104635 | ND |
2018-10-29 | 4104631 | ND |
2019-04-01 | 4244761 | ND |
2019-04-01 | 4244765 | ND |
2019-04-01 | 4244769 | ND |
2019-04-01 | 4244773 | ND |