2-Methoxyethanol
Naval Air Station/whidbey Island
NOTE: Naval Air Station/whidbey Island purchases water from City of Oak Harbor which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Oak Harbor.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Naval Air Station/whidbey Island purchases water from City of Oak Harbor which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Oak Harbor.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-27 | 19-22301-43579A | ND |
| 2019-09-10 | 19-34698-67034 | ND |
| 2020-03-10 | 20-08660-16906 | ND |