2-Methoxyethanol
Polk County Water Authority
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.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-07 | 4285210 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | 4285252 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | 4285472 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | 4285206 | ND |
| 2019-08-21 | 4395670 | ND |
| 2019-08-21 | 4395841 | ND |
| 2019-11-04 | 4475568 | ND |
| 2019-11-04 | 4475552 | ND |
| 2019-11-04 | 4475492 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | 4477296 | ND |
| 2020-02-11 | 4562059 | ND |
| 2020-02-11 | 4561639 | ND |