2-Methoxyethanol
City of Gonzales Water System
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.
6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-09 | 35467613001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | 35467613002SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | 35467613003SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | 35514333001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | 35514333002SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | 35514333003SEA2 | ND |