butylated hydroxyanisole
Bridgeton City Water Department
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 |
---|---|---|
2018-09-27 | 4072677 | ND |
2018-09-27 | 4072643 | ND |
2018-12-27 | 4160204 | ND |
2018-12-27 | 4160201 | ND |
2019-03-19 | 200525577A | ND |
2019-03-19 | 200525586A | ND |
2019-03-19 | 200525587A | ND |
2019-03-19 | 200525588A | ND |