2-Methoxyethanol
East Lyme Water & Sewer Commission
NOTE: East Lyme Water & Sewer Commission purchases water from New London Department of Public Utilities which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by New London Department of Public 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: East Lyme Water & Sewer Commission purchases water from New London Department of Public Utilities which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by New London Department of Public Utilities.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-08 | 4168229 | ND |
| 2019-04-03 | 4247658 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | 4349150 | ND |
| 2019-10-22 | 4463946 | ND |