Hexadecanoic acid
Lometa Regional Water System
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | 3.10 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.10 ppb |
| 2016 | 5.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5.70 ppb |
| 2017 | 4.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 4.70 ppb |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 2.50 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.50 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-18 | AC92413 | 3.10 ppb |
| 2016-01-14 | AD18398 | 5.70 ppb |
| 2017-01-30 | AD67677 | 4.70 ppb |
| 2019-02-06 | AE53300 | 2.50 ppb |