Hexadecanoic acid
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 2
Hexadecanoic acid, also called palmitic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in animal and plant lipids.
4
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 | 5.60 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5.60 ppb |
| 2015 | 3.90 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.90 ppb |
| 2016 | 3.30 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.30 ppb |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 4.50 ppb | 1 | 1 | 4.50 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-15 | AC50682 | 5.60 ppb |
| 2015-01-29 | AC78559 | 3.90 ppb |
| 2016-01-25 | AD19885 | 3.30 ppb |
| 2019-01-31 | AE52520 | 4.50 ppb |