butylated hydroxyanisole
Lakewood Twp MUA
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.
14
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-24 | 200507103A | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | 200508798A | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | 200508799A | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | 200508800A | ND |
| 2018-10-17 | 200510205A | ND |
| 2018-10-17 | 200510203A | ND |
| 2019-01-02 | 200518128A | ND |
| 2019-04-03 | 200527930A | ND |
| 2019-04-03 | 200527931A | ND |
| 2019-04-03 | 200527932A | ND |
| 2019-06-11 | 200536503A | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 200541597A | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 200541594A | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 200541596A | ND |