2-Methoxyethanol
City of Virginia Beach
NOTE: City of Virginia Beach purchases water from City of Norfolk which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Norfolk.
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.
8
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Virginia Beach purchases water from City of Norfolk which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Norfolk.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-13 | 201802150880 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | 201802150881 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3939520 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3939521 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 201808151164 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 201808151116 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 201811140448 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 201811140471 | ND |