2-Methoxyethanol
Benton, City of
NOTE: Benton, City of purchases water from City of Wichita which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Wichita.
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.
4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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: Benton, City of purchases water from City of Wichita which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Wichita.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-12 | 3871044 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | 3943264 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | 4030999 | ND |
| 2018-11-26 | 4133126 | ND |