2-Methoxyethanol
2-Methoxyethanol is an industrial solvent used in paints and cleaners. It can enter water through factory discharge and may cause reproductive problems if ingested.
2-Methoxyethanol is a colorless liquid with a sweet odor, commonly used as a solvent in various industries. It's found in paints, inks, cleaners, and semiconductor manufacturing. This chemical can contaminate water sources through improper industrial waste disposal or accidental spills. Environmental agencies typically measure its presence in parts per billion (ppb). While the summary mentions potential reproductive issues, further research is needed to fully understand its health impacts at low exposure levels in drinking water.
- People affected
- 2.3M
- Utilities with this contaminant
- 28
- States with this contaminant
- 9
Utilities with the highest levels of this contaminant
| Utility | Service Areas | Level | Population Served |
|---|---|---|---|
MO Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties | MO | 5.700 ppb | 1,100,000 |
JE Jefferson Co Cons Pwsd C 1 | Jefferson County, MO | 5.700 ppb | 36,000 |
OF Ofallon Pws | O Fallon, MO | 5.700 ppb | 32,515 |
KI Kirkwood Pws | Kirkwood, MO | 5.700 ppb | 28,000 |
JE Jefferson County Pwsd 1 | Jefferson County, MO | 5.700 ppb | 20,000 |
JE Jefferson County Pwsd 3 | Jefferson County, MO | 5.700 ppb | 17,000 |
WI Wilkinsburg-Penn Jt Water Auth | Allegheny County, PA | 0.420 ppb | 125,000 |
AU Auburn | Auburn (C), NY | 0.400 ppb | 27,179 |
OW Owosso, City Of | Owosso, MI | 0.400 ppb | 16,353 |
CO Cornell University | Ithaca (C), NY | 0.400 ppb | 31,581 |