Download or read book Occurrence of Manganese in Drinking Water and Manganese Control written by Paul M. Kohl and published by American Water Works Association. This book was released on 2006 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research study describes the chemistry and suggested treatment of manganese in drinking water, with the goals of reducing customer complaints and improving perceived water quality. The problems are aesthetic-water discoloration (usually black or dark red), clothing and fixture staining, turbid water sediments, and, at very high levels, metallic taste.