2-Methoxyethanol
Boaz Water and Sewer Board
NOTE: Boaz Water and Sewer Board purchases water from Albertville Utilities Board which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Albertville Utilities Board.
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Boaz Water and Sewer Board purchases water from Albertville Utilities Board which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Albertville Utilities Board.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-10 | 35441609001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | 35441609002SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 35463636001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 35463636002SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-07-24 | 35484771002SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-08-21 | 35492930001SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-10-21 | 35506605001SEA4 | ND |
| 2019-10-21 | 35506605002SEA4 | ND |