Hexadecanoic acid
Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 1a
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 | 2.90 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.90 ppb |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | 4.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 4.70 ppb |
| 2023 | 7.47 ppb | 3 | 3 | 6.70 ppb - 8.20 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-21 | AE94494 | 2.90 ppb |
| 2022-01-31 | AF82690 | 4.70 ppb |