Our well has high levels of manganese. Manganese is still considered a “secondary” water contaminant by the EPA.
Black water caused by high manganese levels
High levels of manganese cause issues such as causing the water to be dark colored. However, Manganese is a transitional metal and depending on its oxidation state manganese can be black, brown, pink, red, green, blue, and purple. The below table demonstrates manganese colors in its various oxidation states.
Our planned Filtration Project aims to install a manganese removal system. The Filtration Project will occur after installation of the Chlorination System.
The below document is titled “Manganese in Drinking Water” and is from the WA State Department of Health.