2-Methoxyethanol

Waltham Water Department (MWRA)

NOTE: Waltham Water Department (MWRA) purchases water from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).

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.

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Samples

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

Year	Average result	Samples taken	Range of results
2014	N/A	0	N/A
2015	N/A	0	N/A
2016	N/A	0	N/A
2017	N/A	0	N/A
2018	ND	4	ND
2019	N/A	0	N/A

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date	Result