2-Methoxyethanol
Madison County Utilities District
NOTE: Madison County Utilities District purchases water from Richmond Utilities which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Richmond Utilities.
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Madison County Utilities District purchases water from Richmond Utilities which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Richmond Utilities.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2019-04-16 | 9041389-01D | ND |
2019-07-16 | 9070753-01D | ND |
2019-10-15 | 9100981-01D | ND |
2020-01-14 | 0010153-01D | ND |