butylated hydroxyanisole
Butler County Water Authority
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 | 12 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-02-20 | 3877255 | ND |
2018-02-20 | 3877239 | ND |
2018-02-20 | 3877368 | ND |
2018-02-20 | 3877235 | ND |
2018-02-20 | 3877503 | ND |
2018-02-20 | 3877379 | ND |
2018-08-08 | 4018523 | ND |
2018-08-08 | 4018592 | ND |
2018-08-08 | 4018588 | ND |
2018-08-08 | 4018519 | ND |
2018-08-08 | 4018545 | ND |
2018-08-08 | 4018541 | ND |