Canton Public Water System
EPA ID: OH7608112 · 107,113 people served · 29 ZIP codes
Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Canton Public Water System shows 9 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 107,113.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Canton Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Canton Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $60,159 and an estimated 311,108 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Canton 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.
About 1% of homes in Summit County, Ohio rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Canton Public Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule 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. 15 detections recorded.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
CANTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (EPA ID: OH7608112) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 107,113 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 29 ZIP codes across 12 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 23, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 28, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 27, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
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 | 6 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44701 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44702 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44703 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44704 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44705 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44706 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44707 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44708 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44709 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44710 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44711 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44714 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44718 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44721 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44735 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44750 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44767 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44799 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 44720 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 21 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 8 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 44232 — Green
- 44626 — East Sparta
- 44630 — Greentown
- 44632 — Hartville
- 44641 — Louisville
- 44646 — Massillon
- 44652 — Middlebranch
- 44662 — Navarre
- 44685 — Uniontown
- 44701 — Canton
- 44702 — Canton
- 44703 — Canton
- 44704 — Canton
- 44705 — Canton
- 44706 — Canton
- 44707 — Canton
- 44708 — Canton
- 44709 — Canton
- 44710 — Canton
- 44711 — Canton
- 44714 — Canton
- 44718 — Canton
- 44720 — North Canton
- 44721 — Canton
- 44730 — East Canton
- 44735 — Canton
- 44750 — Canton
- 44767 — Canton
- 44799 — Canton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Canton Public Water System (OH7608112) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canton Public Water System water safe to drink?
Canton Public Water System has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Canton Public Water System serve?
Canton Public Water System serves approximately 107,113 people across 29 ZIP codes in Ohio.
Where does Canton Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #36 / 50 Most Disadvantaged Populations Served (Ohio)
- #47 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Ohio)
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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