Hexadecanoic acid
City of Richwood
Hexadecanoic acid, also called palmitic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in animal and plant lipids.
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 3.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.70 ppb |
| 2020 | 2.80 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2021 | 10.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2022 | 3.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2023 | 3.60 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.60 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-12 | AE54186 | 3.70 ppb |
| 2020-03-17 | AF03389 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2021-04-08 | AF49603 | 10.00 ppb |