2-Methoxyethanol
City of Oakland Park
NOTE: City of Oakland Park purchases water from City of Fort Lauderdale which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Fort Lauderdale.
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Oakland Park purchases water from City of Fort Lauderdale which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Fort Lauderdale.
Date | Result |
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2018-03-27 | ND |
2018-03-27 | ND |
2018-09-27 | ND |
2018-09-27 | ND |