butylated hydroxyanisole
City of Alvin
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-06-20 | Q1824719001 | ND |
2018-06-20 | Q1824719002 | ND |
2018-06-20 | Q1824719003 | ND |
2018-12-12 | Q1851694001 | ND |
2018-12-12 | Q1851694002 | ND |
2018-12-12 | Q1851694003 | ND |