butylated hydroxyanisole
City of Galt
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-08-21 | 201808220579 | ND |
2018-08-29 | 201808300774 | ND |
2018-08-29 | 201808300654 | ND |
2019-02-19 | 201902200340 | ND |
2019-02-20 | 201902210270 | ND |
2019-02-26 | 201902270291 | ND |