butylated hydroxyanisole
SJWTX Triple Peak Plant
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.
21
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 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-08 | 35391015002SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 35391023001SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 35391015003SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | A8G3975-01 | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | A8G3975-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | A8G3975-09 | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | A8G3975-08 | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | A8G3975-04 | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | A8G3975-06 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | A8H4174-01 | ND |
| 2018-11-28 | A8L0437-01 | ND |
| 2018-11-28 | A8L0437-02 | ND |
| 2018-11-29 | A8L0459-08 | ND |
| 2018-11-29 | A8L0459-07 | ND |
| 2018-11-29 | A8L0459-06 | ND |
| 2018-11-29 | A8L0459-05 | ND |
| 2018-11-29 | A8L0459-04 | ND |
| 2018-11-29 | A8L0459-03 | ND |
| 2018-11-29 | A8L0459-02 | ND |
| 2018-11-29 | A8L0459-01 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 35448000001SEA4 | ND |