2-Methoxyethanol
Lyndhurst Water Department
NOTE: Lyndhurst Water Department purchases water from Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Lyndhurst Water Department purchases water from Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-17 | 4425120 | ND |
| 2019-12-26 | 4527769 | ND |
| 2020-03-04 | 4580079 | ND |
| 2020-06-03 | 4641701 | ND |