2-Methoxyethanol
City of Georgetown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-23 | Q1802364001 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | Q1802364002 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | Q1802364010 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | Q1815296001 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | Q1815296002 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | Q1815296010 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | Q1828047001 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | Q1828047002 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | Q1828047010 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | Q1842486001 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | Q1842486002 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | Q1842486003 | ND |