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Manganese in drinking water may be particularly harmful ... He and other residents want the authority to determine the causes of the black-water problem and assess whether Industry’s children ...
The water department on Tuesday allowed media to see the settling basin at T.L. Amiss, which was covered in black manganese. At that time, the department was dredging the basin and cleaning it ...
A new UC Riverside-led study shows that, among Central Valley communities, the highest concentrations of manganese are in private, untreated well water systems. However, the researchers also found it ...
Manganese is an unregulated contaminant often found in drinking water ... in the community after noticing that their tap water turned black or brown occasionally. Communities that receive tap ...
Scituate officials are warning residents of the Massachusetts town about manganese levels in the drinking water.A notice from the Scituate Water Division states that water sample results received ...
The level of manganese in drinking water is a concern, according to city officials. Elevated levels of manganese can lead to memory issues, attention deficits and problems with motor skills.
Tiny black chips flaked off the faucet ... treatment plant uses pressure filters to remove manganese and iron from the water until they’re well within safe levels. “As much as we want to ...
KSLA News 12 reached out to the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday, July 30 to ask about their water-testing standards. The EPA says they do not regulate manganese in drinking water.
The elevated manganese levels are affecting the water's appearance ... can cause the water to turn black to brown in color, adding a "bitter metallic taste" to drinking water.
The Shreveport Water Department is is advising customers that the water is safe to drink despite seeing high levels of manganese in the water. The department is working hard to resolve the situation.