2-Methoxyethanol
North Shelby Water District
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.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-21 | 4234949 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | 4234977 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | 4234953 | ND |
| 2019-06-24 | 4335593 | ND |
| 2019-06-24 | 4335589 | ND |
| 2019-06-24 | 4335577 | ND |
| 2019-09-27 | 4443509 | ND |
| 2019-09-27 | 4443397 | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | 4449571 | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 4520132 | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 4520138 | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 4520092 | ND |