butylated hydroxyanisole
Sweetwater Authority
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-10-03 | 201810030596 | ND |
2018-10-03 | 201810030597 | ND |
2018-10-03 | 201810030598 | ND |
2019-01-10 | 201901100345 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 201904030383 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 201904030385 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 201904030384 | ND |
2019-07-02 | 201907020455 | ND |