2-Methoxyethanol
City of Slaton
NOTE: City of Slaton purchases water from Lubbock Public Water System which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Lubbock Public Water System.
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.
10
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Slaton purchases water from Lubbock Public Water System which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Lubbock Public Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-13 | 4197665 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | 4197324 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | 4197429 | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | 4309982 | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | 4310023 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | 4403400 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | 4403671 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | 4403675 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | 4493505 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | 4493065 | ND |