2-Methoxyethanol
Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (BCWWS) 3B/C
NOTE: Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (BCWWS) 3B/C purchases water from City of Hollywood which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Hollywood.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (BCWWS) 3B/C purchases water from City of Hollywood which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Hollywood.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-05-02 | ND |
| 2018-11-29 | ND |