Hexadecanoic acid
Harris County Municipal Utility District 196
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 3.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 7.55 ppb | 2 | 2 | 4.10 ppb - 11.0 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-10 | AF46368 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2023-02-23 | AG30364 | 11.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-23 | AG30365 | 4.10 ppb |