Manganese in Massachusetts Well Water

In Massachusetts, manganese levels average 15.62 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 55.802 ppb. The EPA limit is 50 ppb. Currently 7.4% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 31,080 wells.

Testing for manganese in Massachusetts typically costs around $33. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for manganese cost approximately $2,385.

The risk level for manganese in Massachusetts is rated as low. The state average of 15.62 ppb is 28.6% below the national average of 21.866 ppb.