butylated hydroxyanisole
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-03-19 | 3893519 | ND |
2018-03-19 | 3893513 | ND |
2018-06-06 | 3955147 | ND |
2018-06-06 | 3955276 | ND |
2018-09-10 | 4051443 | ND |
2018-09-10 | 4051453 | ND |
2018-12-03 | 4138938 | ND |
2018-12-03 | 4138959 | ND |