City of Canton (OH) Water Quality

City of Canton is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 44608, 44641, 44647, 44662, 44685, 44702 - 44710, 44718, 44721 zip codes. It has 14 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 2-methoxyethanol was 3.3 µg/L. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 9.2 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 2.5 µg/L. There were 3 contamintants found in the City of Canton water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (6)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (6)

1,3-butadiene (6)

1,4-dioxane (6)

1-butanol (6)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (6)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (6)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (6)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (6)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (6)

2-methoxyethanol (6)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (6)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (6)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (6)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (6)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (6)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (6)

bromomethane (6)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (6)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (6)

chloromethane (6)

chlorpyrifos (6)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

dimethipin (6)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (6)

ethoprop (6)

Germanium (6)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (6)

lithium (6)

Manganese (6)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (6)

molinate (6)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (6)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (6)

nitrobenzene (6)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (6)

o-toluidine (6)

oxyfluorfen (6)

perchlorate (6)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (6)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (6)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (6)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorobutanoic acid (6)

perfluorodecanoic acid (6)

perfluorododecanoic acid (6)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (12)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorohexanoic acid (6)

perfluorononanoic acid (12)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorooctanoic acid (12)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluoropentanoic acid (6)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (6)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (6)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (6)

profenofos (6)

quinoline (6)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (6)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (6)

terbacil (6)

Total Permethrin (6)

tribufos (6)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Northeast Plant
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Northwest Plant
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Sugar Creek Plant
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Lake Center
Ground Water (GW)

Lake High SchoolDistribution System (DS)

30th St
Ground Water (GW)

BillingDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Max. Res. Time in Dist. SystemMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Canton PWS Northeast Plant
Ground Water (GW)

Canton PWS Northeast P01 EP001Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Canton PWS Northwest Plant
Ground Water (GW)

Canton PWS Northwest P02 EP002Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Canton PWS Sugar Creek Plant
Ground Water (GW)

Canton PWS Sugar Creek P03 EP003Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Northwest Plant Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Canton PWS Northwest MR002Maximum Residence Time (MR)

Sugar Creek Plant Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Canton PWS Sugar Creek MR003Maximum Residence Time (MR)

CANTON NE WTP
Ground Water (GW)

NE WTP PLANT TAPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

CANTON NW WTP
Ground Water (GW)

NW WTP PLANT TAPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

CANTON SC WTP
Ground Water (GW)

SC WTP PLANT TAPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is City of Canton tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Canton last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on February 3rd, 2025.