butylated hydroxyanisole
Enumclaw 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-01-22 | 19-03078-6556 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 19-03078-6555 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 19-25925-50399 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 19-25925-50398 | ND |
2019-10-08 | 19-39541-76698 | ND |
2019-10-08 | 19-39541-76699 | ND |
2020-07-07 | 20-22959-43673 | ND |
2020-07-07 | 20-22959-43674 | ND |