Water Quality: Canton, GA
4 water systems • 241,524 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Canton is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 241,524 people, and has 37 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Canton's violation count is 43% below the national average for Georgia. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Water Systems Serving Canton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE COUNTY | GA0570002 | Surface Water | 224,427 | 1 |
| CANTON | GA0570001 | Surface Water | 16,375 | 8 |
| CHEROKEE COUNTY-SALACOA AREA | GA0570075 | Surface Water | 465 | 1 |
| HEMBREE WATER | GA0570023 | Surface Water | 257 | 27 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.