Historical Compliance Records PA

Canton Borough Authority

EPA ID: PA2080003 ยท 2,050 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Canton Borough Authority (PA2080003): 25 violations on record since 2021. Canton Borough Authority has 25 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 2,050 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,050
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
25
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.005 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1996-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
19
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Canton Borough Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$55,839
Median Household Income
4,721
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
14%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Canton Borough Authority have a median household income of $55,839 and about 4,721 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Canton Borough Authority's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

71 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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7 violations
1 violation
C 7 violations
C 19 violations
1 violation

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Canton Borough Authority (EPA ID: PA2080003) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,050 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 17724 in Canton.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 25 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
October 11, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Diquat Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Endothall Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Glyphosate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 OXAMYL Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Carbofuran Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Endothall Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Glyphosate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 OXAMYL Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Simazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Carbofuran Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Benzo(a)pyrene Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Endothall Other Violation 2 No
Glyphosate Other Violation 2 No
OXAMYL Other Violation 2 No
Carbofuran Other Violation 2 No
Combined Uranium Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Diquat Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Other Violation 1 No
Simazine Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Benzo(a)pyrene Other Violation 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Gross Alpha Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.005 mg/L (1996-12-31).

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

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.

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 PA 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 available EPA compliance records for Canton Borough Authority (PA2080003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canton Borough Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Canton Borough Authority; its 25 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Canton Borough Authority serve?

Canton Borough Authority serves approximately 2,050 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Canton Borough Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 25 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Canton Borough Authority serve? ▼
Canton Borough Authority serves approximately 2,050 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Canton Borough Authority's water source? ▼
Canton Borough Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Canton Borough Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.005 mg/L (sample period ending 1996-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Canton Borough Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Canton Borough Authority have a median household income of $55,839 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Canton Borough Authority get its water? ▼
Canton Borough Authority's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Canton Borough Authority (PA): 25 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2080003/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Canton Borough Authority (PA): 25 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2080003/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Canton Borough Authority (EPA ID: PA2080003) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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