2-Methoxyethanol
US Air Force Academy
NOTE: US Air Force Academy purchases water from Colorado Springs Utilities which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Colorado Springs 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.
23
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 | 23 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: US Air Force Academy purchases water from Colorado Springs Utilities which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Colorado Springs Utilities.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-01-10 | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | ND |
| 2018-03-27 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | ND |
| 2018-07-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-02 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | ND |