2-Methoxyethanol
New York American Water - Merrick
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.
16
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 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-15 | 201807110466 | ND |
| 2018-06-15 | 201807110464 | ND |
| 2018-06-15 | 201807110467 | ND |
| 2018-06-22 | 201807110465 | ND |
| 2018-06-22 | 201807110462 | ND |
| 2018-07-27 | 40853701 | ND |
| 2018-07-27 | 40853801 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 41032501 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | 42306401 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | 42306701 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 42306001 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 42307401 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 42307801 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 42307001 | ND |
| 2018-12-13 | 42308001 | ND |
| 2018-12-13 | 42305701 | ND |