2-Methoxyethanol
City of Coconut Creek
NOTE: City of Coconut Creek purchases water from Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (BCWWS) - 2A which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (BCWWS) - 2A.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Coconut Creek purchases water from Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (BCWWS) - 2A which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (BCWWS) - 2A.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2019-12-16 | ND |
| 2020-06-15 | ND |