Manganese in West Virginia Well Water

In West Virginia, manganese levels average 8.851 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 38.577 ppb. The EPA limit is 50 ppb. Currently 20.3% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 56,840 wells.

Testing for manganese in West Virginia typically costs around $35. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for manganese cost approximately $1,007.

The risk level for manganese in West Virginia is rated as high. The state average of 8.851 ppb is 59.5% below the national average of 21.866 ppb.