2-Methoxyethanol
Agawam Water Department
NOTE: Agawam Water Department purchases water from Springfield Water and Sewer Commission which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Agawam Water Department purchases water from Springfield Water and Sewer Commission which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.
Date | Result |
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2019-03-12 | ND |
2019-06-10 | ND |
2019-09-10 | ND |
2019-12-10 | ND |