2-Methoxyethanol
Carmel Water Department
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 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-01-16 | 3853872 | ND |
2018-01-16 | 3853890 | ND |
2018-01-16 | 3853884 | ND |
2018-01-16 | 3853878 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 3910673 | ND |
2018-07-16 | 3990643 | ND |
2018-07-16 | 3990637 | ND |
2018-07-19 | 3993793 | ND |
2018-07-19 | 3993814 | ND |
2018-10-17 | 4092993 | ND |