2-Methoxyethanol
MacDill Air Force Base
NOTE: MacDill Air Force Base purchases water from City of Tampa Water Department which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Tampa 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: MacDill Air Force Base purchases water from City of Tampa Water Department which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Tampa Water Department.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2019-06-03 | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | ND |
| 2019-09-16 | ND |
| 2019-09-16 | ND |
| 2019-12-02 | ND |
| 2019-12-02 | ND |
| 2020-03-02 | ND |
| 2020-03-02 | ND |