Birdsong Science Solutions
Environmental Testing

Professional diagnostic analysis for well water, soil, and indoor air quality โ€” serving homes and rural properties across West Central Missouri.

WELL WATER ร€-LA-CARTE

Manganese Test

Category: WELL WATER ร€-LA-CARTE

Cost: $TBD

๐Ÿ“Š Service Overview

Manganese often co-occurs with iron and is responsible for dark brown or black staining and a bitter, metallic taste in water.

๐Ÿ“‹ What We Test For

We measure total manganese concentration in the water sample.

๐Ÿ” EPA & MO.Gov Context

The EPA sets a Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL) of 0.05 mg/L for manganese due to aesthetic issues. High levels over long periods can also have neurological health implications.

๐Ÿงด Client Sampling & Drop-Off Guidelines

When you pick up your pre-sterilized collection bottles from our lab drop-off window, we will provide a clear, step-by-step instruction sheet for gathering your water sample. All you need to know right now is that samples must be kept chilled on wet ice or ice packs and delivered back to our lab window within 24 hours of collection to ensure accurate results.

Prefer we handle it? For an additional $75 flat fee, our Birdsong Science Expert can come directly to your property within our 50-mile footprint to professionally collect and transport your samples. Contact us to schedule.