2-Methoxyethanol
LPWD South
NOTE: LPWD South purchases water from Lafayette Utilities Water System which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Lafayette Utilities 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.
10
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: LPWD South purchases water from Lafayette Utilities Water System which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Lafayette Utilities Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-29 | 35444901001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | 35445686001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | 35445686002SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 35449644001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 35449644002SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 35485579001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 35485579002SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | 35485896001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | 35485896002SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-07-31 | 35486207001SEA2 | ND |