What was found in Antigo's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 6300 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9600 µg/L — 2YK LLC · 25 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3595 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 8700 µg/L — 2YK LLC · 25 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 86.3 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1039 µg/L — 2YK LLC · 25 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1010 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19.04 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.8 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.6 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.38 pCi/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: 2YK LLC · 25 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.998 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.35 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.4995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ANTIGO WATERWORKS · 7,780 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Antigo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ANTIGO WATERWORKS | 7,780 |
| 2YK LLC | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Antigo tap water
Is Antigo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Antigo. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Antigo?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Antigo, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Antigo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Antigo include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.