butylated hydroxyanisole
Aqua NJ - Hamilton Square
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.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-12 | 4586377 | ND |
| 2020-03-12 | 4586398 | ND |
| 2020-03-12 | 4586387 | ND |
| 2020-03-12 | 4586404 | ND |
| 2020-03-17 | 4589665 | ND |
| 2020-09-24 | 4734621 | ND |
| 2020-09-24 | 4734675 | ND |
| 2020-09-24 | 4734594 | ND |
| 2020-09-24 | 4734543 | ND |