2-Methoxyethanol
Kent County 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.
11
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 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-11 | 200499375C | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | 200499376C | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | 200499377C | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | 200499378C | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | 200499379C | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 200509506C | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 200509507C | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 200519126C | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 200519127C | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 200528785C | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 200528786C | ND |