Manganese in Illinois Well Water

In Illinois, manganese levels average 31.464 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 134.099 ppb. The EPA limit is 50 ppb. Currently 9.9% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 44,550 wells.

Testing for manganese in Illinois typically costs around $128. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for manganese cost approximately $3,568.

The risk level for manganese in Illinois is rated as moderate. The state average of 31.464 ppb is 43.9% above the national average of 21.866 ppb.