What is manganese?
Manganese is a gray-white metallic element that resembles iron. It occurs naturally in the bedrock and spreads through groundwater.
What level is acceptable?
Regulated limits vary by country and regulatory body. In Sweden, the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) flags manganese as a concern at levels above 0.30 mg/L.
How do I know I have manganese in my water?
Signs that you have manganese in your water are that you get black or gray stains on surfaces such as tiles, shower walls, and fixtures Problems with manganese often occur in combination with high levels of iron.
Is it dangerous to drink water with manganese in it?
High levels of manganese can be toxic and affect the nervous system. The body has a natural regulatory system that controls how much manganese is absorbed from food and water. However, this system is not fully developed in young children, putting them at greater risk from elevated manganese exposure.
Bluewater machines remove over 99% of manganese in your water.
Do Bluewater machines remove manganese?
Yes, Bluewater removes over 99% of manganese from your water.