Hexadecanoic acid
Harris County Municipal Utility District 286
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 | 3.50 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.50 ppb |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | 7.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 7.00 ppb |
| 2023 | 4.80 ppb | 1 | 1 | 4.80 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-26 | AF25481 | 3.50 ppb |
| 2022-07-21 | AG05844 | 7.00 ppb |
| 2023-03-16 | AG33419 | 4.80 ppb |