butylated hydroxyanisole
Glasgow Water Company
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 |
---|---|---|
2018-01-16 | 8012297-01A | ND |
2018-01-16 | 8012297-02A | ND |
2018-04-18 | 8040049-01A | ND |
2018-04-18 | 8040049-02A | ND |
2018-07-18 | 8070326-01A | ND |
2018-07-19 | 8070326-02A | ND |
2018-10-17 | 8100064-02C | ND |
2018-11-28 | 8113326-01C | ND |