butylated hydroxyanisole
City of Fairmont
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-12-20 | 35438761001SEA1 | ND |
2019-02-11 | 35447502001SEA2 | ND |
2019-05-06 | 35466399001SEA3 | ND |
2019-05-06 | 35466399001SEA2 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 35487892001SEA4 | ND |