2-Methoxyethanol
Waukee Water Supply
NOTE: Waukee Water Supply purchases water from Des Moines Water Works which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Des Moines Water Works.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Waukee Water Supply purchases water from Des Moines Water Works which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Des Moines Water Works.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-08-12 | 848404 | ND |
2019-08-12 | 848402 | ND |
2019-08-12 | 848392 | ND |
2019-11-04 | 888519 | ND |
2019-11-04 | 888538 | ND |
2019-11-04 | 888552 | ND |
2020-02-03 | 923786 | ND |
2020-02-03 | 923788 | ND |
2020-02-03 | 923784 | ND |
2020-05-26 | 1020360 | ND |
2020-05-26 | 1020362 | ND |
2020-05-26 | 1020364 | ND |