2-Methoxyethanol
Golden State Water Company (GSWC) - Southwest
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-08 | 201808091053 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | 201808081112 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | 201808081110 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | 201808081108 | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | 201811060565 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 201902120705 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 201902120693 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 201902120703 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 201902120680 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 201905140423 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | 201909170699 | ND |
| 2019-09-27 | 201909270346 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 201910310602 | ND |
| 2020-02-18 | 202002180634 | ND |
| 2020-11-25 | 202011250519 | ND |