2-Methoxyethanol
Northeast Alabama Water System
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.
17
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-01 | 35502092001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-10-01 | 35502092002SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-10-01 | 35502092003SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-10-01 | 35502092006SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-10-01 | 35502092004SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-10-01 | 35502092005SEA1 | ND |
| 2020-04-29 | 35546956001SEA3 | ND |
| 2020-04-29 | 35546956002SEA3 | ND |
| 2020-04-29 | 35546956006SEA3 | ND |
| 2020-04-29 | 35546956003SEA3 | ND |
| 2020-04-29 | 35546956004SEA2 | ND |
| 2020-04-29 | 35546956005SEA3 | ND |
| 2020-07-09 | 35562325005SEA4 | ND |
| 2020-07-09 | 35562325004SEA4 | ND |
| 2020-07-09 | 35562325003SEA4 | ND |
| 2020-07-09 | 35562325002SEA4 | ND |
| 2020-07-09 | 35562325001SEA4 | ND |