Canton (GA) Water Quality

Canton is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 30114 zip codes. It has 3 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 33 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 92 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Canton water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (8)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (2)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (2)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (2)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (2)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (8)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (8)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (4)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (2)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (2)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (7)

anatoxin-a (10)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (7)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (10)

dimethipin (7)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

ethoprop (7)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (2)

lithium (2)

Manganese (8)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (2)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (2)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (2)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (7)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (2)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (2)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (2)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorobutanoic acid (2)

perfluorodecanoic acid (2)

perfluorododecanoic acid (2)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (2)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (6)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorohexanoic acid (2)

perfluorononanoic acid (6)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorooctanoic acid (6)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (2)

perfluoropentanoic acid (2)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (2)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (2)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (2)

profenofos (7)

quinoline (8)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (7)

terbacil (4)

total microcystins (10)

Total Permethrin (7)

tribufos (7)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Canton Water Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

209 Lauren LaneDistribution System (DS)
1398 Reinhart CollegeDistribution System (DS)
520 Oakdale RoadDistribution System (DS)
420 Lakeview DriveDistribution System (DS)
223 Harbin StMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Cherokee County
Surface Water (SW)

Cherokee County ConnectorEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Canton tap water safe to drink?

When was Canton last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 23rd, 2025.