2-Methoxyethanol
City of Mebane
NOTE: City of Mebane purchases water from City of Graham which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Graham.
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.
4
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Mebane purchases water from City of Graham which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Graham.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-12 | 4563374 | ND |
| 2020-05-13 | 4627753 | ND |
| 2020-08-12 | 4698039 | ND |
| 2020-11-10 | 4773084 | ND |