Hexadecanoic acid
Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 24
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | 2.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2021 | 3.50 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.50 ppb |
| 2022 | 58.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 58.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 9.50 ppb | 1 | 1 | 9.50 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-14 | AF27236 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2021-09-21 | AF70693 | 3.50 ppb |
| 2022-08-24 | AG10907 | 58.0 ppb |
| 2023-08-03 | AG51407 | 9.50 ppb |