2-Methoxyethanol
Norwalk 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.
18
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-12 | 0B07005-01RE1 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | 0B07005-06RE1 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | 0B07005-03RE1 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | 0B07005-04RE1 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | 0B07005-05RE1 | ND |
| 2020-05-21 | 0E05002-01 | ND |
| 2020-05-21 | 0E05002-03 | ND |
| 2020-05-21 | 0E05002-02 | ND |
| 2020-06-23 | 0F15003-01 | ND |
| 2020-08-27 | 0H19002-05 | ND |
| 2020-08-27 | 0H19002-03 | ND |
| 2020-08-27 | 0H19002-02 | ND |
| 2020-08-27 | 0H19002-01 | ND |
| 2020-08-27 | 0H19002-04 | ND |
| 2020-11-12 | 0K11001-02 | ND |
| 2020-11-12 | 0K11001-01 | ND |
| 2020-11-12 | 0K11001-03 | ND |
| 2020-11-12 | 0K10003-01 | ND |