Manganese in Maryland Well Water

In Maryland, manganese levels average 7.307 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 32.875 ppb. The EPA limit is 50 ppb. Currently 8.3% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 39,840 wells.

Testing for manganese in Maryland typically costs around $120. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for manganese cost approximately $1,653.

The risk level for manganese in Maryland is rated as moderate. The state average of 7.307 ppb is 66.6% below the national average of 21.866 ppb.