Hexadecanoic acid
Gonzales County Water Supply Corporation
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 4.50 ppb | 1 | 1 | 4.50 ppb |
| 2022 | 3.95 ppb | 2 | 2 | 2.90 ppb - 5.00 ppb |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-01 | AF48877 | 4.50 ppb |
| 2022-09-30 | AG15777 | 5.00 ppb |
| 2022-09-30 | AG15780 | 2.90 ppb |