butylated hydroxyanisole
Waunakee Waterworks
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.
10
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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-09 | 1049248 | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | 1049250 | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | 1049252 | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | 1049254 | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | 1049256 | ND |
| 2018-10-01 | 1084745 | ND |
| 2018-10-01 | 1084747 | ND |
| 2018-10-01 | 1084740 | ND |
| 2018-10-01 | 1084742 | ND |
| 2018-10-01 | 1084749 | ND |