butylated hydroxyanisole
Brunswick / Topsham Water District
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-05-15 | 4295577 | ND |
2019-05-15 | 4295558 | ND |
2019-05-15 | 4295592 | ND |
2019-11-20 | 4493585 | ND |
2019-11-20 | 4493603 | ND |
2019-11-20 | 4493629 | ND |