High manganese levels detected in Wabasha County private wells
Tests completed at the Southeast Water Analysis Laboratory in Rochester over the course of 2021 and 2022 have revealed that many private wells in select regions of Wabasha County contain elevated levels of the element manganese, some of which exceed the recommended limits for safe human consumption.
Manganese is an essential element that your body requires for multiple functions and is found naturally in rock, soil, water, and many of the foods we eat. Some people do, however, develop manganese toxicity following chronic consumption of water containing high levels of manganese.
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