Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
CANTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
CANTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM delivers tap water graded C (68/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 107,113 residents in CANTON, Ohio using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Arsenic significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 330-438-6574.
Is CANTON tap water safe to drink?
CANTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM delivers tap water that earns a grade of C (68/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an average rating, with several contaminants above health guidelines but generally compliant with US legal limits.
The utility serves 107,113 residents in CANTON, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 11 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Arsenic, Bromodichloromethane, Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Dibromoacetic acid, Dibromochloromethane, Trichloroacetic acid, Dichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Bromoform. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for CANTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 13.6 ppb, 227x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 19.5 ppb, 130x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Arsenic significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.457 ppb, 114x above the EWG health guideline of 0.004 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for CANTON
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
$40-$750Activated carbon is highly effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM and HAA5.
Reverse Osmosis
$249-$750Arsenic is most effectively removed by reverse osmosis. Some specialized adsorptive filters also work.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 68/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
13.6 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 227× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
19.5 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 130× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.457 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 114× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
5.74 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 96× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
9.54 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 95× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
2.18 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 73× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
4.66 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 47× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
3.11 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 31× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
4.75 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 24× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
6.19 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 15× over |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
1.11 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.2× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.041 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.00438 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.06 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic |
0.0185 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
78.7 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.917 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane Volatile organic compound |
0.00883 ppb | 3.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.0875 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.235 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 2-Methoxyethanol Other |
0.635 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.732 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Lithium Other |
6.63 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
CANTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM service area
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