2-Methoxyethanol
West Slope Water District
NOTE: West Slope Water District purchases water from Portland Water Bureau which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Portland Water Bureau.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 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: West Slope Water District purchases water from Portland Water Bureau which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Portland Water Bureau.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-11 | 201903120207 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | 201906110426 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 201907160405 | ND |
| 2019-09-09 | 201909100507 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 201912100326 | ND |
| 2020-08-05 | 202008060158 | ND |