butylated hydroxyanisole
Manhattan Beach 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-04-18 | 201804180702 | ND |
2018-04-18 | 201804180701 | ND |
2018-08-22 | 201808220662 | ND |
2018-08-22 | 201808220686 | ND |
2018-11-28 | 201811280548 | ND |
2018-11-28 | 201811280549 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 201901220275 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 201901220276 | ND |