Hexadecanoic acid
Langham Creek Utility District
Hexadecanoic acid, also called palmitic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in animal and plant lipids.
6
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 | 2.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | 2.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2017 | 3.05 ppb | 2 | 2 | 2.70 ppb - 3.40 ppb |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 2.65 ppb | 2 | 2 | 1.50 ppb - 3.80 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-24 | AC51762 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2016-02-19 | AD24857 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2017-02-15 | AD70933 | 3.40 ppb |
| 2017-02-15 | AD70932 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2019-02-19 | AE54928 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2019-12-03 | AE91127 | 3.80 ppb |