Municipal Drinking Water Claim Study

A car wash released 5 gallons of a detergent containing the chemical 2-Butoxyethanol into the Municipal drinking water distribution system. 2-Butoxyethanol is not a carcinogen, but causes gastrointestinal upset and irritation. The car wash was originally built as a 6 stall self-serve car wash. The plumbing system connected the City water to the car wash system. It used rainwater and Municipal water to top up the water levels. The car wash had a cross connection system that was installed without a plumbing permit.