2-Methoxyethanol
United Water Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-09 | U9A0025-01 | ND |
| 2019-01-09 | U9A0025-02 | ND |
| 2019-04-08 | U9D0029-01 | ND |
| 2019-04-08 | U9D0029-02 | ND |
| 2019-07-01 | U9G0020-01 | ND |
| 2019-07-01 | U9G0020-02 | ND |
| 2019-10-14 | U9J0032-01 | ND |
| 2019-10-14 | U9J0032-02 | ND |