2-Methoxyethanol
East Hempfield Water Authority
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.
12
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-07 | 4447424 | ND |
| 2019-10-07 | 4447757 | ND |
| 2019-10-07 | 4447513 | ND |
| 2019-10-07 | 4447583 | ND |
| 2019-10-07 | 4447577 | ND |
| 2019-10-07 | 4447747 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | 4609777 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | 4609350 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | 4609306 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | 4609703 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | 4609441 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | 4609299 | ND |