butylated hydroxyanisole
Wayne Water Districts
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-07-11 | 4350650 | ND |
2019-07-11 | 4350465 | ND |
2019-07-11 | 4350601 | ND |
2019-07-11 | 4350635 | ND |
2019-07-11 | 4350415 | ND |
2020-01-22 | 4546435 | ND |
2020-01-22 | 4546661 | ND |
2020-01-22 | 4546356 | ND |
2020-01-22 | 4546439 | ND |
2020-01-22 | 4546410 | ND |