2-Methoxyethanol
Hartselle Utility Board
NOTE: Hartselle Utility Board purchases water from Decatur which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Decatur.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Hartselle Utility Board purchases water from Decatur which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Decatur.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2019-12-11 | 35518710001SEA1 | ND |
2020-03-26 | 35540159001SEA2 | ND |
2020-06-17 | 35557714001SEA3 | ND |
2020-09-29 | 35581291001SEA4 | ND |