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Canton, OH (44702): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 66/100

EPA data for Canton Public Water System

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 44702 in Canton, OH contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
C 66/100
Water Quality Concerns 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk Moderate 0.008 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.008 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
C
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 66 / 100
Bottom 29% of U.S. ZIP codes
1
Water System
107,113
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.008 mg/L
Reported Lead Result3.5× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$108K
Median Home Value36% below state median ($168K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 66/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
98/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
99/100
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 44702 in Canton, Ohio is mapped to the water system Canton Public Water System (EPA ID: OH7608112). This system provides water to approximately 107,113 people from groundwater sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Canton Public Water System (OH7608112) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 44702 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Canton

Based on local data for ZIP 44702, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 44702 was built around 1965. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Canton is 1965; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1965 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 44702 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 44702 (primary system: Canton Public Water System), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 44702's water come from?

The recorded water source for Canton Public Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 44702, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 107,113 people.

How does Canton water compare to the national average?

Canton's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 59% within Ohio.

How can I get my water tested in Canton?

If Canton Public Water System supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 44702 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 44702 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.008 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 44702?

44702 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Stark County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Canton, OH (44702): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 66/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/44702/
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Page version: October 2026.

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