Manganese
Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 1a
Manganese is a naturally occurring element that is common in food and drinking water. Excessive manganese exposures may impair children's attention, memory and intellectual capacity. Click here to read more about manganese.
2
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 32.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 32.5 ppb |
| 2019 | 13.8 ppb | 1 | 1 | 13.8 ppb |
| 2020 | 14.9 ppb | 1 | 1 | 14.9 ppb |
| 2021 | 8.30 ppb | 1 | 1 | 8.30 ppb |
| 2022 | 139.3 ppb | 2 | 2 | 2.50 ppb - 276.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 0.550 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 1.10 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 100 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 100 ppb for manganese was defined by the state of Minnesota as a health risk limit, the concentration of a contaminant that can be consumed with little or no risk to health. This health guideline protects against harm to the brain and nervous system.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-24 | AE10084 | 32.5 ppb |
| 2021-03-08 | AF45614 | 8.30 ppb |