2-Methoxyethanol
Downey Water Department
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.
9
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-20 | 8L20031-01RE1 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | 9A30067-01 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | 9A30069-01 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | 9A30070-01 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | 9A30072-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 9F04093-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 9F04095-01RE1 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 9F04094-01 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | 9H15006-01 | ND |