Manganese in Alaska Well Water

In Alaska, manganese levels average 5.548 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 24.206 ppb. The EPA limit is 50 ppb. Currently 15.8% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 15,010 wells.

Testing for manganese in Alaska typically costs around $118. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for manganese cost approximately $3,576.

The risk level for manganese in Alaska is rated as high. The state average of 5.548 ppb is 74.6% below the national average of 21.866 ppb.