2-Methoxyethanol
Westerly Water Department
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 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-06 | U8B0013-01 | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | U8B0022-02 | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | U8B0022-03 | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | U8B0022-04 | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | U8B0022-05 | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | U8B0022-06 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | U8H0036-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | U8H0036-02 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | U8H0036-05 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | U8H0036-06 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | U8H0036-07 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | U8H0036-03 | ND |