2-Methoxyethanol
CTWC - Unionville System
NOTE: CTWC - Unionville System purchases water from Metropolitan District Commission which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Metropolitan District Commission.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: CTWC - Unionville System purchases water from Metropolitan District Commission which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Metropolitan District Commission.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-06 | 9050491-01D | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | 9050491-02D | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | 9050491-03D | ND |
| 2019-08-05 | 9081032-01D | ND |
| 2019-08-05 | 9081032-02D | ND |
| 2019-08-05 | 9081032-03D | ND |
| 2019-11-04 | 9110531-01D | ND |
| 2019-11-04 | 9110531-02D | ND |
| 2019-11-04 | 9110531-03D | ND |
| 2020-02-03 | 0020002-01D | ND |
| 2020-02-03 | 0020002-02D | ND |
| 2020-02-03 | 0020002-03D | ND |