2-Methoxyethanol
Medina Co/Northwest PWS
NOTE: Medina Co/Northwest PWS purchases water from Rural Lorain County Water Authority which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Rural Lorain County Water Authority.
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 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Medina Co/Northwest PWS purchases water from Rural Lorain County Water Authority which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Rural Lorain County Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-06 | 8062119-01A | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | 8062119-02A | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | 8062119-03A | ND |
| 2018-09-05 | 8090566-01D | ND |
| 2018-09-05 | 8090566-02D | ND |
| 2018-09-05 | 8090566-03D | ND |
| 2018-12-26 | 9011908-01D | ND |
| 2018-12-26 | 9011908-02D | ND |
| 2018-12-26 | 9011908-03D | ND |
| 2019-03-20 | 9033383-01D | ND |
| 2019-03-20 | 9033383-02D | ND |
| 2019-03-20 | 9033383-03D | ND |