2-Methoxyethanol
Barksdale Afb Water System
NOTE: Barksdale Afb Water System purchases water from Shreveport Water System which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Shreveport 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.
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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: Barksdale Afb Water System purchases water from Shreveport Water System which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Shreveport Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-11 | 4146753 | ND |
| 2019-03-12 | 4224229 | ND |
| 2019-06-11 | 4321692 | ND |
| 2019-09-10 | 4415626 | ND |