Manganese in Iowa Well Water

In Iowa, manganese levels average 10.879 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 33.756 ppb. The EPA limit is 50 ppb. Currently 12.6% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 36,540 wells.

Testing for manganese in Iowa typically costs around $53. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for manganese cost approximately $4,109.

The risk level for manganese in Iowa is rated as moderate. The state average of 10.879 ppb is 50.2% below the national average of 21.866 ppb.