butylated hydroxyanisole
Zachary 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.
10
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-11 | 9021193-01C | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 9021193-02C | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 9021193-03C | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 9021193-04C | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 9021193-05C | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 9081038-01C | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 9081038-02C | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 9081038-03C | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 9081038-04C | ND |
| 2019-09-16 | 9091943-01C | ND |