2-Methoxyethanol
Alexandria Water System
NOTE: Alexandria Water System purchases water from Smith Utility District which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Smith Utility District.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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
NOTE: Alexandria Water System purchases water from Smith Utility District which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Smith Utility District.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-01-22 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | ND |