Manganese in New Mexico Well Water

In New Mexico, manganese levels average 8.408 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 29.825 ppb. The EPA limit is 50 ppb. Currently 14.6% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 40,880 wells.

Testing for manganese in New Mexico typically costs around $109. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for manganese cost approximately $3,376.

The risk level for manganese in New Mexico is rated as moderate. The state average of 8.408 ppb is 61.5% below the national average of 21.866 ppb.