butylated hydroxyanisole
Desert Water Agency
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.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-18 | 3920082 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | 3920083 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | 3920084 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | 3920085 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | 3920086 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | 3920087 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | 3920088 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | 201806140955 | ND |
| 2018-09-19 | 201809200402 | ND |
| 2018-09-19 | 201809200504 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 201812120322 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 201812120323 | ND |