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Government Data Snapshot for Manganese in Washington County

The U.S. Geological Survey sampled 19 results from 14 separate wells in aquifer 112MRVA, Washington County, MS, between June 2010 and July 2020, finding manganese detected in all results. Concentrations ranged from 160 to 1670 micrograms per liter, with a median of 456 micrograms per liter. All sampled wells were between 39 and 120 feet deep. None of these measurements exceeded federal thresholds for manganese in drinking water.

1. Steps to Clarify Manganese Presence in Household Water

Confirm your water source depth to understand likely manganese range

Knowing the depth of your well helps anticipate where your water's manganese concentration might fall within the observed regional range.

Conduct visual and taste checks for manganese-related signs

Look for staining on plumbing fixtures or laundry, or metallic taste, which can prompt further testing.

Request a comprehensive water test from a certified laboratory

A lab test of your own water provides a precise manganese concentration rather than relying solely on regional data.

2. Additional Considerations for Non-Residential Water Users

Evaluate manganese impact on equipment and industrial processes

Commercial settings may require assessing manganese effects on machinery, operational efficiency, and compliance with sector-specific standards.

Monitor manganese accumulation rates in distribution systems

Understanding manganese buildup can inform maintenance and treatment schedules beyond residential needs.

3. Influence of Plumbing Materials and System Age on Manganese Effects

Older plumbing materials may show more staining despite unchanged water manganese levels

Corrosion and deposits linked to material type can exacerbate visible manganese-related effects.

Newer plumbing materials might reduce visual manganese impact but not its presence in water

Material choice affects stains and deposits but not manganese concentration itself.

4. Interpreting Median and Range of Manganese Levels for Homeowners

Median value near 456 micrograms per liter indicates typical manganese concentration in local wells

This median is a midpoint representing half the sample results higher and half lower within the regional data.

Range from 160 to 1670 micrograms per liter shows variability among wells

The lower figure suggests some wells have relatively modest manganese, while the upper figure approaches higher but still below regulatory limits.

5. Depth and Source Type Affecting Expected Manganese Levels

Shallow wells in the 39 to 50-foot range may experience manganese at the lower part of the detected range

Depth influences manganese presence due to geological layering and water movement.

Deeper wells approaching 120 feet may have higher manganese concentrations but still remain within tested limits

Greater depth wells sampled showed the widest range of manganese in this area.

6. Comparing Washington County’s Manganese Data with Neighboring Counties

Regional aquifer characteristics influence manganese concentrations differently across counties

While Washington County’s aquifer 112MRVA shows these manganese levels, adjacent areas may have higher or lower median concentrations without implying a uniform household condition.

Use county-level data as a reference but not a direct predictor of your water’s manganese

Individual well testing remains essential for accurate assessment.

Concluding Step: Applying an Effective Household Treatment

Once you establish your household manganese concentration through testing, the Pentair Black Manganese Stains Filter ships ready to configure and offers a documented technology that addresses manganese removal demands associated with the detected levels in Washington County’s aquifer 112MRVA.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2020-07-22. 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 112MRVA aquifer (Washington County): 19 results from 14 wells, median 456.0 ug/L, range 160.0-1670.0 ug/L; none above any federal threshold