2-Methoxyethanol
City of Sumter
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.
10
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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-29 | 3949111 | ND |
| 2018-05-29 | 3949129 | ND |
| 2018-05-29 | 3949118 | ND |
| 2018-05-29 | 3949141 | ND |
| 2018-05-29 | 3949135 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 4125160 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 4124356 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 4124802 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 4125257 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 4168031 | ND |