Hexadecanoic acid
Addicks Utility District
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.90 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.90 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 4.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 4.20 ppb |
| 2022 | 13.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 30.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 30.0 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-12 | AE18018 | 2.90 ppb |
| 2021-05-06 | AF52830 | 4.20 ppb |
| 2022-01-24 | AF81448 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2023-04-06 | AG35953 | 30.0 ppb |