2-Methoxyethanol
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County - Yough Plant
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.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-17 | U8D0048-02 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 8053613-01A | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 8074265-01D | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 8074265-02D | ND |
| 2018-10-17 | 8100378-01D | ND |
| 2018-10-17 | 8100378-02D | ND |
| 2019-01-14 | 4176133 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 4176497 | ND |