2-Methoxyethanol
Pico Rivera 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.
15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-25 | 8J23002-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | 8J23002-03 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | 8J23002-05 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | 8J23002-07 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | 8J23002-09 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | 8J23002-11 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | 8J23002-13 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | 8J23002-17 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 9D24002-14 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 9D24002-15 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 9D24002-16 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 9D24002-17 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 9D24002-18 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 9D24002-19 | ND |
| 2019-08-22 | 9H20001-01 | ND |