2-Methoxyethanol
Van Buren Waterworks
NOTE: Van Buren Waterworks purchases water from Fort Smith Water Utilities which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Fort Smith Water Utilities.
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.
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Van Buren Waterworks purchases water from Fort Smith Water Utilities which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Fort Smith Water Utilities.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2019-10-08 | 46872501 | ND |
2019-10-08 | 46872601 | ND |
2020-01-14 | 47826601 | ND |
2020-01-14 | 47826701 | ND |
2020-04-14 | 49221301 | ND |
2020-04-14 | 49221401 | ND |
2020-07-14 | 50645001 | ND |
2020-07-14 | 50645101 | ND |