butylated hydroxyanisole
City of Hammond 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.
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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-07-17 | A8G3146-01 | ND |
2018-07-17 | A8G3146-02 | ND |
2018-07-17 | A8G3146-03 | ND |
2018-07-17 | A8G3146-04 | ND |
2018-07-17 | A8G3146-05 | ND |
2019-02-04 | 35446181001SEA2 | ND |
2019-02-04 | 35446181002SEA2 | ND |
2019-02-04 | 35446181003SEA2 | ND |
2019-02-04 | 35446181004SEA2 | ND |
2019-02-04 | 35446181005SEA2 | ND |