2-Methoxyethanol
Lafourche Water District 1
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 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-24 | 3859600 | ND |
| 2018-01-24 | 3859618 | ND |
| 2018-01-24 | 3859632 | ND |
| 2018-04-17 | 3915783 | ND |
| 2018-04-17 | 3915795 | ND |
| 2018-04-17 | 3915718 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 3993665 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 3993360 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 3994310 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 4093414 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 4092929 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 4093250 | ND |