Manganese in Colorado Well Water

In Colorado, manganese levels average 15.725 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 64.563 ppb. The EPA limit is 50 ppb. Currently 6.5% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 22,750 wells.

Testing for manganese in Colorado typically costs around $77. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for manganese cost approximately $1,712.

The risk level for manganese in Colorado is rated as low. The state average of 15.725 ppb is 28.1% below the national average of 21.866 ppb.