2-Methoxyethanol
Tallmadge City PWS
NOTE: Tallmadge City PWS purchases water from Akron City Public Water System which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Akron City Public 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.
4
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Tallmadge City PWS purchases water from Akron City Public Water System which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Akron City Public Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-14 | 9050493-01D | ND |
| 2019-08-21 | 9081034-01D | ND |
| 2019-11-06 | 9110533-01D | ND |
| 2020-02-05 | 0020037-01D | ND |