2-Methoxyethanol
Polkton Water System
NOTE: Polkton Water System purchases water from Anson County Water System which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Anson County 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Polkton Water System purchases water from Anson County Water System which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Anson County Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-28 | A8G0106-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-28 | A8G0103-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-06 | A8H1414-01 | ND |
| 2018-11-05 | 35428540001SEA4 | ND |