Octadecanoic acid
Harris County Municipal Utility District 23
Octadecanoic acid, also called stearic 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 | 2.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2020 | 4.50 ppb | 1 | 1 | 4.50 ppb |
| 2021 | 4.98 ppb | 4 | 4 | 3.60 ppb - 6.20 ppb |
| 2022 | 2.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2023 | 44.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 44.0 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-19 | AE89832 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2022-01-25 | AF81765 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2023-01-17 | AG24822 | 44.0 ppb |