butylated hydroxyanisole
Suburban Water Systems - La Mirada
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-10-25 | 201810010133 | ND |
2018-12-19 | 201812190344 | ND |
2018-12-19 | 201812190342 | ND |
2018-12-19 | 201812190343 | ND |
2019-04-25 | 201904250234 | ND |
2019-04-25 | 201904250217 | ND |
2019-04-25 | 201904250229 | ND |
2019-04-25 | 201904250231 | ND |