2-Methoxyethanol
Munster Water Company
NOTE: Munster Water Company purchases water from Hammond Water Works Department which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Hammond Water Works 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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Munster Water Company purchases water from Hammond Water Works Department which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Hammond Water Works Department.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2020-03-03 | U0C0038-01 | ND |
2020-06-09 | U0F0026-01 | ND |
2020-09-09 | U0I0016-01 | ND |
2021-01-19 | 70160121001SEA4 | ND |