Compliance figures for Canton indicate average water quality in OH overall - some service areas have recorded health-based violations in recent monitoring cycles, while others operate cleanly, making system-level data the most actionable reference point for residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

Water Quality Map: Canton, OH

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Overview

We track home safety data for 18 ZIP codes in Canton, Ohio (population ~144,560), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 239,138 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 12 of 18 ZIP codes.

12 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Canton: C (65/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen	UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI	EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Canton water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0080 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
• 0 of 12 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

• Zone 1 (High): 18 ZIP codes
• Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
• Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Areas with Most Violations

All ZIP Codes in Canton

• 44701
• 44702 [C] - 1 violation
• 44703 [C] - 1 violation
• 44704 [C] - 6 violations ⚠
• 44705 [C] - 3 violations
• 44706 [C] - 3 violations
• 44707 [C] - 6 violations ⚠
• 44708 [C] - 3 violations
• 44709 [C] - 1 violation
• 44710 [C] - 3 violations
• 44711
• 44714 [C] - 1 violation
• 44718 [C] - 3 violations
• 44721 [C] - 1 violation
• 44735
• 44750
• 44767
• 44799

Data Sources

• Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
• Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
• Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Housing Age Profile

Two dates define the high-risk tiers of residential plumbing from a lead standpoint: 1970, before which lead pipes were commonly installed for service connections, and 1986, before which lead solder was standard in copper plumbing. A median build year of 1950 places Canton's housing distribution well within that older risk zone. The bar chart above breaks down how much of the stock falls into each era - and the pre-1986 share alone represents more than half the residential inventory, making plumbing-era risk a defining characteristic of the local water safety picture.

1950

Median Year Built

84%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

53%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (53%) 1970–1986 (31%) Post-1986 (16%)

Over half of homes in Canton were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Canton

Is remediation financially manageable for Canton homeowners? At a moderate equity share, generally yes - with deliberate budgeting ahead of time.

Median Home Value

$132,200

Est. Remediation

$2,017

Remediation as % of home value 1.5%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Canton. The estimated $1,339–$2,711 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 28% below the Ohio average.

Canton: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

84%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.008

mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Reading the local data together points toward a structural gap that matters more here than in low-exposure communities. 84% of Canton stock comes from the pre-rule era, and citywide monitoring either approaches or sits beyond the federal benchmark under Lead and Copper Rule sampling. A baseline kit fits the routine-diligence category, with certified filtration available via retailer networks where confirmed faucet results warrant additional measures.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Canton: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

128

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$12,171

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

60%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Canton contains 128 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,171. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 60% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,017</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.