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North Canton, OH: 5 Violations - Home Safety 65/100

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for North Canton: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Available records for North Canton give it a middle-tier grade in OH; water systems can differ, so check the one that serves your home.

How North Canton Compares

North Canton65/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 65
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$234K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Key Facts for North Canton Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.008 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 67% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.77.

North Canton's Water Providers

Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 4 tied to North Canton, OH.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in North Canton, Ohio (population ~39,656), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 234,186 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for North 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

North Canton water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0080 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
44720 C 5 0 North Canton City Public Water System

All ZIP Codes in North Canton

  • 44720 [C] - 5 violations

Data Sources

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

North Canton Community Health Snapshot

11.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.7%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.2% ↑
Diabetes 13.7% ↑
Mental Health 17.7% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in North Canton's Water?

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Consumer Confidence Rule 2 violations
Reporting

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

North Canton Infrastructure Age

1973
Median Build Year
67%
Built Before 1986
37%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 67% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Plumbing risk in older housing is tied to the period before 1986, when lead pipes and lead solder were still permitted in new plumbing. North Canton's median build year is 1973, and properties from before that year might still contain lead-bearing joints or pipes. Much of that risk sits inside individual properties, which city-level water quality averages don't capture.

1973
Median Year Built
67%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
37%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (37%) 1970–1986 (30%) Post-1986 (33%)

Over half of homes in North Canton were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. 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 North Canton

Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for North Canton stays at or under the 1% mark.

Median Home Value
$233,800
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in North Canton can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 27% above the Ohio average.

North Canton: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

67%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.008
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

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

North Canton: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

99
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$47,181
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for North Canton contains 99 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $47,181. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 $500 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.

What You Can Do in North Canton

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), listed in the water-quality records for North Canton: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 67% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for North Canton, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for North Canton, OH?
North Canton has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 5 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving North Canton?
EPA records list 5 EPA violations for North Canton water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does North Canton water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of North Canton is 0.008 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does North Canton compare to Ohio average?
North Canton has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100, which is at or above the Ohio state average of 60/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve North Canton?
Our records map 4 water systems to 1 ZIP code in North Canton. The related population figure in our data is approximately 39,656 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in North Canton?
Estimated remediation cost per household in North Canton: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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