Manganese in Brown County Water: What the Local Data Tells Households
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Sampling Basis and Meaning of Data Amount
Number of Samples and Wells
The U.S. Geological Survey collected 8 manganese results from 6 wells in Brown County's aquifer 112DRFT during August 2011. These wells ranged from 24 to 43 feet deep. The size of this sample group provides a narrow but useful glimpse into manganese presence within this aquifer.
Impact of Small Sample Sizes
With only a few wells sampled, the numbers reflect conditions at specific points rather than a comprehensive countywide picture. This means any single household's water could vary from the reported range, and local testing of your own well is essential for accurate information.
Comparing Brown County's Manganese Record to Nearby Areas
Avoiding Overinterpretation
When comparing manganese data from Brown County to a neighboring county, it is important to respect the differences in sample size, timing, and well characteristics. The data here should not be used as a direct prediction of water quality elsewhere but as contextual information.
Regional Patterns versus Local Conditions
Groundwater manganese levels can fluctuate due to local geology and aquifer properties, so regional data serve primarily as background, not a substitute for specific, local water testing in your household.
Source and Entry of Manganese into Groundwater
Natural Geological Origins
Manganese is a naturally occurring element that can dissolve into groundwater as it interacts with rocks and sediments in the aquifer. The presence of manganese in sampled wells within Brown County's aquifer 112DRFT illustrates this natural process.
Variation with Well Depth and Conditions
The manganese levels reported ranged from 0.82 to 172.0 micrograms per liter, all below federal thresholds, which indicates no regulatory exceedances in the sampled wells. Variations can occur based on well depth, local mineral content, and water chemistry.
Maintenance Considerations for the C-Series Black Manganese Stains Filter
Regular Media Replacement
This documented treatment technology uses a filtration approach designed to reduce manganese staining. It requires periodic media replacement to maintain effectiveness, helping households manage manganese over time.
Simple, Ready-to-Configure Equipment
The C-Series System ships ready to configure, avoiding complex setup and allowing households to manage their manganese treatment with straightforward maintenance steps.
Understanding Sampling Terms in the Brown County Record
Detected
All eight samples detected manganese, meaning instruments found measurable amounts but this is not a violation or indication of unsafe water.
Median
The median concentration was 11.2 micrograms per liter, a middle value that divides the higher half of results from the lower half within the sample set.
Range
The full range spanned from 0.82 to 172.0 micrograms per liter, showing variability across sampled wells but all remaining below any federal regulatory limit.
In summary, Brown County's manganese groundwater data provides useful regional context but does not define individual household water quality. Testing your own well is necessary to determine treatment needs. The C-Series Black Manganese Stains Filter offers a documented solution with manageable maintenance to address manganese concerns once present.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2011-08-19. These figures describe groundwater sampled in this area. They are not a test of any individual private well - only a test of that well can establish its own water.
On record: U.S. Geological Survey sampling of Manganese in the 112DRFT aquifer (Brown County): 8 results from 6 wells, median 11.2 ug/L, range 0.82-172.0 ug/L; none above any federal threshold