2-Methoxyethanol
Germantown Water Utility
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-08 | 1100265 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 1100261 | ND |
| 2019-01-21 | 1102258 | ND |
| 2019-01-21 | 1102259 | ND |
| 2019-01-21 | 1102260 | ND |
| 2019-01-21 | 1102261 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | 1137584 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | 1137585 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | 1137588 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | 1137589 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | 1137580 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | 1137581 | ND |