Hexadecanoic acid
Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District 12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3.30 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.30 ppb |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | 3.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 3.10 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.10 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-28 | AC51928 | 3.30 ppb |
| 2019-02-11 | AE53905 | 3.10 ppb |