2-Methoxyethanol
East Newark Water Department
NOTE: East Newark Water Department purchases water from Kearny Water Department which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Kearny 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.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 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: East Newark Water Department purchases water from Kearny Water Department which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Kearny Water Department.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-06 | 4112935 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | 4191974 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | 4289073 | ND |
| 2019-08-15 | 4389092 | ND |