2-Methoxyethanol
Oxnard Water Department
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.
12
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 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-10 | 8A11105-01 | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | 8A11105-03 | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | 8A11105-05 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 8D12007-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 8D12007-03 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 8D12007-05 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | 8H22069-01RE1 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | 8H22069-02RE1 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | 8H22069-03RE1 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | 8J03171-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | 8J03171-03 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | 8J03171-05 | ND |