Hexadecanoic acid
Harris County Municipal Utility District 412
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 | 5.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5.20 ppb |
| 2020 | 3.10 ppb | 5 | 5 | 2.60 ppb - 3.70 ppb |
| 2021 | 3.82 ppb | 10 | 10 | 2.50 ppb - 5.20 ppb |
| 2022 | 3.40 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.40 ppb |
| 2023 | 3.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.70 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-18 | AE63044 | 5.20 ppb |
| 2022-02-10 | AF84382 | 3.40 ppb |
| 2023-02-22 | AG30060 | 3.70 ppb |