2-Methoxyethanol
Henrico County 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-12 | 4513888 | ND |
| 2019-12-12 | 4513449 | ND |
| 2019-12-12 | 4513396 | ND |
| 2020-03-24 | 4595952 | ND |
| 2020-03-24 | 4595886 | ND |
| 2020-03-24 | 4595897 | ND |
| 2020-06-11 | 4648179 | ND |
| 2020-06-11 | 4648185 | ND |
| 2020-06-11 | 4648210 | ND |
| 2020-09-16 | 4728092 | ND |
| 2020-09-16 | 4727998 | ND |
| 2020-09-16 | 4728037 | ND |