butylated hydroxyanisole
Brunswick County Water System
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-03-18 | 35455120002SEA1 | ND |
2019-03-18 | 35455120001SEA1 | ND |
2019-06-06 | 35473475001SEA2 | ND |
2019-09-17 | 35498420001SEA3 | ND |
2019-09-17 | 35498420002SEA2 | ND |
2019-12-16 | 35519352001SEA4 | ND |