Current Noncompliance OH 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

East Canton Village Public Water System

EPA ID: OH7601503 ยท 1,606 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for East Canton Village Public Water System (OH7601503): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Not yet resolved: 2 EPA violations at East Canton Village Public Water System, affecting about 1,606 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,606
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$130K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Canton Village Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,664
Median Household Income
38,221
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Canton Village Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $54,664 and an estimated 38,221 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

East Canton Village Public Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

77 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 93% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How East Canton Village Public Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFBS: 2.1 ppt, PFHxS: 0.14 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.7 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $125
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,900 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

East Canton Village Public Water System (EPA ID: OH7601503) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 1,606 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 1 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 23, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 29, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 6, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by OH or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for East Canton Village Public Water System (OH7601503) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Canton Village Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does East Canton Village Public Water System serve?

East Canton Village Public Water System serves approximately 1,606 people across 4 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does East Canton Village Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in East Canton Village Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does East Canton Village Public Water System serve?
East Canton Village Public Water System serves approximately 1,606 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is East Canton Village Public Water System's water source?
East Canton Village Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of East Canton Village Public Water System's service area?
The East Canton Village Public Water System service area has a median household income of $54,664. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does East Canton Village Public Water System get its water?
East Canton Village Public Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). East Canton Village Public Water System: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh7601503/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

East Canton Village Public Water System (EPA ID: OH7601503) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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