Manganese
What is the water + organism criterion (µg/l) for Manganese?
For Manganese, water + organism criterion (µg/l) is 50; organism only criterion (µg/l) is 100; publication year is 1993; cas registry number is 7439965, verified against its source on 2026-10-28.
Manganese | 7439965 | 50 | 100 | 1993
— epa.gov, retrieved 2026-09-15
- Pollutant name
- Manganese verified
- CAS Registry Number
- 7439965 verified
- Water + Organism criterion (µg/L)
- 50 verified
- Organism Only criterion (µg/L)
- 100 verified
- Publication Year
- 1993 verified
- EPA note on this criterion
- The criterion for organoleptic (taste and odor) effects may be more stringent. Refer to National Recommended Water Quality Criteria - Organoleptic Effects. The Human Health for the consumption of Water + Organism criterion for manganese is not based on toxic effects, but rather is intended to minimize objectionable qualities such as laundry stains and objectionable tastes in beverages. verified
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EPA note on this criterion
Manganese | 7439965 | 50 | 100 | 1993 | The criterion for organoleptic (taste and odor) effects may be more stringent. Refer to National Recommended Water Quality Criteria - Organoleptic Effects. The Human Health for the consumption of Water + Organism criterion for manganese is not based on toxic effects, but rather is intended to minimize objectionable qualities such as laundry stains and objectionable tastes in beverages.
— all from epa.gov, retrieved 2026-09-15
Source
- epa.govhttps://www.epa.gov/wqc/national-recommended-water-quality-criteria-human-health-criteria-table