Wisconsin · population 1,551
Lead pipes in Marathon, WI
51 lines still unidentified
Most of Marathon (population 1,551) gets its water from West Gate Estates Mobile HMS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 51 of 51 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of West Gate Estates Mobile HMS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for West Gate Estates Mobile HMS (Jun 2021–Sep 2021): 0.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for West Gate Estates Mobile HMS.
Water systems serving Marathon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate Estates Mobile HMSMain system | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0% |
| Marathon City WaterworksServes nearby areas | 2 | 0 | 406 | 0.3% |
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 Marathon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Gate Estates Mobile HMS'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
- Rib Mountainno lead reported
- Wausau3,580 lead + galv. lines
- Schofield458 lead + galv. lines
- Rothschild28 lead + galv. lines
- Mosinee50 lead + galv. lines
- Westonno lead reported
- Kronenwetter2 unknown
- Merrill127 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Marathon, WI have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but West Gate Estates Mobile HMS still lists 51 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Marathon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Marathon in West Gate Estates Mobile HMS's service area (PWSID WI7370152). Marathon City Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Marathon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Gate Estates Mobile HMS'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 Marathon 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 West Gate Estates Mobile HMS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.