Manganese in Nebraska Well Water

In Nebraska, manganese levels average 22.796 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 57.764 ppb. The EPA limit is 50 ppb. Currently 10.5% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 22,050 wells.

Testing for manganese in Nebraska typically costs around $89. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for manganese cost approximately $288.

The risk level for manganese in Nebraska is rated as moderate. The state average of 22.796 ppb is 4.3% above the national average of 21.866 ppb.