2-Methoxyethanol
Erie County Water Authority (ECWA)
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.
8
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-18 | U8E0085-01 | ND |
| 2018-05-18 | U8E0085-02 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | U8H0069-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | U8H0069-02 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | 7071391003SEA3 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | 7071391004SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 7079537001SEA4 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 7079537002SEA4 | ND |