F18/100
CANTON, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 7,850 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0144015
Violations
58
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CANTON, TOWN OF
Is CANTON, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
CANTON, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (18/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 58 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CANTON, TOWN OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CANTON, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CANTON, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, CANTON, TOWN OF has 58 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does CANTON, TOWN OF serve?
CANTON, TOWN OF serves approximately 7,850 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Canton.
What type of water does CANTON, TOWN OF provide?
CANTON, TOWN OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0144015.
How does CANTON, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
CANTON, TOWN OF scores 18/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.