2-Methoxyethanol
Shillington Municipal Authority
NOTE: Shillington Municipal Authority purchases water from Western Berks Water Authority which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Western Berks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Shillington Municipal Authority purchases water from Western Berks Water Authority which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Western Berks Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-14 | 4151358 | ND |
| 2019-03-12 | 4224455 | ND |
| 2019-06-20 | 4331694 | ND |
| 2019-09-04 | 4410133 | ND |