Hexadecanoic acid
Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District 8
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | 2.50 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | 3.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.00 ppb |
| 2019 | 9.45 ppb | 2 | 2 | 7.80 ppb - 11.1 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-02 | AC94248 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2018-03-19 | AE18947 | 3.00 ppb |
| 2019-02-04 | AE52754 | 11.1 ppb |
| 2019-02-04 | AE52745 | 7.80 ppb |