2-Methoxyethanol
Dover Water Department
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.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-12 | 4224483 | ND |
| 2019-03-12 | 4224307 | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 4230264 | ND |
| 2019-03-20 | 4233289 | ND |
| 2019-03-20 | 4233333 | ND |
| 2019-09-18 | 4427192 | ND |
| 2019-09-18 | 4427186 | ND |
| 2019-09-18 | 4427023 | ND |
| 2019-09-24 | 4433781 | ND |
| 2019-09-24 | 4433868 | ND |