Hexadecanoic acid
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 46
Hexadecanoic acid, also called palmitic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in animal and plant lipids.
2
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | 3.10 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.10 ppb |
| 2021 | 2.60 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.60 ppb |
| 2022 | 42.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 42.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 13.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 13.0 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-15 | AG09278 | 42.0 ppb |
| 2023-03-20 | AG33656 | 13.0 ppb |