2-Methoxyethanol
City of Chesapeake - Western Branch System
NOTE: City of Chesapeake - Western Branch System purchases water from City of Portsmouth which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Portsmouth.
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.
4
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Chesapeake - Western Branch System purchases water from City of Portsmouth which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Portsmouth.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-03 | 3927583 | ND |
| 2018-08-06 | 4012843 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 4120770 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 4202778 | ND |