2-Methoxyethanol
Altoona 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-02-08 | U8B0019-02 | ND |
2018-02-21 | U8B0025-01 | ND |
2018-06-26 | U8F0021-01 | ND |
2018-06-26 | U8F0021-02 | ND |
2018-08-22 | U8H0001-01 | ND |
2018-08-22 | U8H0001-02 | ND |
2018-11-20 | U8K0003-01 | ND |
2018-11-20 | U8K0003-02 | ND |
2019-02-06 | U9B0052-02 | ND |
2019-02-06 | U9B0052-01 | ND |
2019-05-22 | U9E0001-01 | ND |
2019-05-22 | U9E0001-02 | ND |
2019-08-19 | U9H0003-01 | ND |
2019-08-19 | U9H0003-02 | ND |
2019-11-12 | U9K0003-02 | ND |
2019-12-10 | U9K0083-01 | ND |
2020-02-12 | U0B0003-01 | ND |
2020-02-12 | U0B0003-02 | ND |
2020-05-20 | U0E0001-01 | ND |
2020-05-20 | U0E0001-02 | ND |
2020-08-19 | U0H0001-01 | ND |
2020-08-19 | U0H0001-02 | ND |
2020-12-02 | U0K0001-01 | ND |
2020-12-02 | U0K0001-02 | ND |