butylated hydroxyanisole
Downey Water Department
Butylated hydroxyanisole, or BHA, is used as a food preservative. The chemical is considered a possible human carcinogen and classified by the European Union as an endocrine disruptor.
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-12-05 | 8L05112-01 | ND |
2018-12-05 | 8L05116-01 | ND |
2018-12-05 | 8L05114-01 | ND |
2018-12-05 | 8L05115-01 | ND |
2018-12-20 | 8L20031-01 | ND |
2019-06-04 | 9F04093-01 | ND |
2019-06-04 | 9F04095-01 | ND |
2019-06-04 | 9F04097-01 | ND |
2019-06-04 | 9F04094-01 | ND |