Hexadecanoic acid
Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District 8
Hexadecanoic acid, also called palmitic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in animal and plant lipids.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | 2.50 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.50 ppb |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | 3.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.00 ppb |
2019 | 9.45 ppb | 2 | 2 | 7.80 ppb - 11.1 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-06-02 | AC94248 | 2.50 ppb |
2018-03-19 | AE18947 | 3.00 ppb |
2019-02-04 | AE52754 | 11.1 ppb |
2019-02-04 | AE52745 | 7.80 ppb |