butylated hydroxyanisole
Laguna Madre 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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-08-21 | Q1833423001 | ND |
2018-08-21 | Q1833423002 | ND |
2018-11-27 | Q1848184001 | ND |
2018-11-27 | Q1848184002 | ND |
2019-02-05 | Q1905343001 | ND |
2019-02-05 | Q1905343002 | ND |
2019-05-07 | Q1922376001 | ND |
2019-05-07 | Q1922376002 | ND |