Manganese in Louisiana Well Water

In Louisiana, manganese levels average 33.267 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 90.624 ppb. The EPA limit is 50 ppb. Currently 18.2% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 45,500 wells.

Testing for manganese in Louisiana typically costs around $137. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for manganese cost approximately $2,974.

The risk level for manganese in Louisiana is rated as high. The state average of 33.267 ppb is 52.1% above the national average of 21.866 ppb.