Charlo residents warned about elevated manganese in water
Charlo residents in northwestern Montana have been advised that infants, the elderly and those with liver issues should not drink the town’s tap water after elevated levels of manganese were discovered.
While the warning caused a brief stir on social media and around town, state and local officials said the water is still safe for most people and that elevated manganese is more common in Montana than many people know.
Manganese is a naturally occurring mineral found in rocks, soil, groundwater and surface water. It is also found in food and is necessary for proper nutrition. However, too much of the mineral can be bad, specifically for certain at-risk populations, including infants under the age of 1 who are still developing.
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