2-Methoxyethanol
Greendale Waterworks
NOTE: Greendale Waterworks purchases water from Milwaukee Waterworks which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Milwaukee Waterworks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Greendale Waterworks purchases water from Milwaukee Waterworks which is required to test for 2-methoxyethanol. Sample information shown below was taken by Milwaukee Waterworks.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-20 | 3876222 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | 3876053 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | 3943243 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | 3943280 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 4030960 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 4030950 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 4119021 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 4119043 | ND |