butylated hydroxyanisole
Blount County Water
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-10-02 | 4077915 | ND |
2019-01-25 | 35444598001SEA2 | ND |
2019-02-07 | 4194298 | ND |
2019-04-09 | 35460699001SEA3 | ND |
2019-04-09 | 35460699002SEA2 | ND |
2019-07-29 | 35486266001SEA4 | ND |