2-Methoxyethanol
Fitchburg Utility District 1
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-02 | 35465642001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-05-02 | 35465642002SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-05-02 | 35465642003SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-05-02 | 35465642004SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-08-15 | 35490644001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-08-15 | 35490644002SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-08-15 | 35490644003SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-08-15 | 35490644004SEA2 | ND |