2-Methoxyethanol
Southeastern Water Assoc/Nelson Valley
NOTE: Southeastern Water Assoc/Nelson Valley purchases water from Somerset Water Service which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Somerset Water Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Southeastern Water Assoc/Nelson Valley purchases water from Somerset Water Service which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Somerset Water Service.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-11 | 43306801 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | 44345001 | ND |
| 2019-09-09 | 46338101 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 47506101 | ND |