2-Methoxyethanol
Otwell Water Corporation
NOTE: Otwell Water Corporation purchases water from Patoka Lake Regional Water which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Patoka Lake Regional Water.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Otwell Water Corporation purchases water from Patoka Lake Regional Water which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Patoka Lake Regional Water.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-20 | 4233307 | ND |
| 2019-06-18 | 4329221 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | 4424866 | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 4518170 | ND |