Wisconsin · population 8,096
Lead pipes in Antigo, WI
594 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Antigo (population 8,096) gets its water from Antigo Waterworks. That system reported 213 lead and 381 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,586, with 993 more of unknown material.
17% of Antigo Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 56%
Latest lead test for Antigo Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 1.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Antigo Waterworks.
Water systems serving Antigo
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigo WaterworksMain system | 213 | 381 | 993 | 17% |
| 2yk LLCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Antigo
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Antigo Waterworks's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Westonno lead reported
- Merrill127 lead + galv. lines
- Wausau3,580 lead + galv. lines
- Schofield458 lead + galv. lines
- Rothschild28 lead + galv. lines
- Kronenwetter2 unknown
- Rib Mountainno lead reported
- Mosinee50 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Antigo, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Antigo Waterworks, which serves Antigo, reported 213 lead and 381 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 993 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Antigo?
EPA's service area maps place most of Antigo in Antigo Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI7340086). 2yk LLC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Antigo home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Antigo Waterworks's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Antigo be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Antigo Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.