Manganese in Mississippi Well Water

In Mississippi, manganese levels average 16.255 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 36.43 ppb. The EPA limit is 50 ppb. Currently 9.8% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 27,440 wells.

Testing for manganese in Mississippi typically costs around $39. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for manganese cost approximately $335.

The risk level for manganese in Mississippi is rated as moderate. The state average of 16.255 ppb is 25.7% below the national average of 21.866 ppb.