Groundwater Quality in Kentucky: Manganese

Authors

R. Stephen Fisher, University of Kentucky
Bart Davidson, University of KentuckyFollow

Abstract

Manganese is a common constituent of Kentucky rocks and soils and, along with iron is one of the most widespread causes of problems in groundwater supplies. Rainwater seeping through soils and bedrock dissolves manganese and carries it in the groundwater system to wells and springs. In deep, slow-moving systems that lack oxygen, manganese remains in solution. Under oxidizing conditions, however, such as in shallow groundwater systems or where the water is exposed to air, manganese combines with oxygen to form black particles that can clog plumbing fixtures and stain containers and clothing.

Publication Date

2007

Series

Series XII

Report Number

Information Circular 14

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.13023/kgs.ic14.12

Notes

© 2007 Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky

Repository Citation

Fisher, R. Stephen and Davidson, Bart, "Groundwater Quality in Kentucky: Manganese" (2007). Information Circular--KGS. 12.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kgs_ic/12