Manganese in Texas Well Water

In Texas, manganese levels average 12.359 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 35.626 ppb. The EPA limit is 50 ppb. Currently 1.9% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 20,900 wells.

Testing for manganese in Texas typically costs around $120. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for manganese cost approximately $1,803.

The risk level for manganese in Texas is rated as minimal. The state average of 12.359 ppb is 43.5% below the national average of 21.866 ppb.