Hexadecanoic acid
Harlingen Water Works System
Hexadecanoic acid, also called palmitic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in animal and plant lipids.
5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | 3.60 ppb | 2 | 2 | 3.50 ppb - 3.70 ppb |
| 2015 | 3.40 ppb | 2 | 2 | 2.60 ppb - 4.20 ppb |
| 2016 | 3.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.70 ppb |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-25 | AC48194 | 3.50 ppb |
| 2014-07-22 | AC60544 | 3.70 ppb |
| 2015-03-19 | AC85429 | 2.60 ppb |
| 2015-06-18 | AC96551 | 4.20 ppb |
| 2016-06-27 | AD41978 | 3.70 ppb |