Iron &
Manganese in
Groundwater
What are iron and manganese?
Iron and manganese are metallic elements present in many types of rocks.
Iron has the symbol “Fe” and manganese has the given symbol “Mn.”
Both are commonly found in water and are essential elements required in small amounts by all living organisms.
Concentrations of iron and manganese in groundwater are often higher than those measured in surface waters.
The Aesthetic Objective (AO) for iron in drinking water is less than or equal to 0.3 milligrams per litre (mg/L) while the Aesthetic Objective for manganese in drinking water is less than or equal to 0.05 mg/L.
The taste and smell of manganese or iron at concentrations above the drinking water guidelines may be noted by some water users.
What are the known sources of iron and manganese?
The most common sources of iron and manganese in groundwater are naturally occurring, for example from weathering of iron and manganese bearing minerals and rocks.
Industrial effluent, acid-mine drainage, sewage and landfill leachate may also contribute iron and manganese to local groundwater.
What are the environmental health concerns?
At concentrations found in most natural waters, and at concentrations below the aesthetic objective, iron and manganese are not considered a health risk.
Water with a high concentration of iron or manganese may cause the staining of plumbing fixtures or laundry.
Manganese solids may form deposits within pipes and break off as black particles that give water an unpleasant appearance and taste.
Similarly, iron can collect and block pipes or fixtures and produce color, taste and rust flakes in water.
Both substances can increase the growth of unwanted bacteria that form a slimy coating in water pipes.
“Should I Get My Well Water Tested?”
Iron and manganese are found naturally in groundwater in all regions.
In local areas, concentrations of iron and manganese can range up to several mg/L.
The concentration of iron and manganese in well water can fluctuate seasonally and vary with the depth and location of the well and the geology of an area.
Iron and manganese naturally occur in groundwater that has little or no oxygen, typically in deeper wells (but not always), in areas where groundwater flow is slow, and in areas where groundwater flows through soils rich in organic matter.
Concentrations that exceed the drinking water guideline can occur locally anywhere.
What well owners and water suppliers do about high levels of iron and manganese within well water.
Pitcher-type carbon filtration units can remove some forms of iron and manganese.
Boiling water is not recommended for removing iron and manganese as it will likely increase their concentration.
Iron and manganese are often removed at the same time, by water treatment with chlorine, ozone or by adding chemicals that cause the metals to form a solid that will settle or be filtered out.
Water treatment methods such as ion exchange, oxidizing filters, and reverse osmosis can also be used but these have variable effectiveness and may be expensive for small water systems or households.
Devices can be certified for treating a range of water quality concerns, so make sure that the device you purchase is explicitly certified for iron and manganese removal.
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https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/library/documents/bib106076_iron_manganese.pdf
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https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/library/documents/bib106076_iron_manganese.pdf
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