2-Methoxyethanol
City of Tumwater
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.
10
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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-24 | 190501027-003 | ND |
| 2019-04-24 | 190502008-001 | ND |
| 2019-04-24 | 190501027-001 | ND |
| 2019-04-24 | 190501027-002 | ND |
| 2019-04-24 | 190501027-004 | ND |
| 2019-09-26 | 19-37134-72116 | ND |
| 2019-09-26 | 19-37134-72117 | ND |
| 2019-09-26 | 19-37134-72118 | ND |
| 2019-09-26 | 19-37134-72119 | ND |
| 2019-09-26 | 19-37134-72120 | ND |