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North Canton City PWS

N Canton, Ohio 44709 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 24,747 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

24,747
People served
47
EPA violations
0
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 47 drinking-water violations at North Canton City PWS - below the Ohio per-system average.

47
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
24,747
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: North Canton City PWS

North Canton City PWS is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 24,747 residents in N Canton, Ohio (Stark County) through 9,181 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 47 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 43 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 1994.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Nitrate, recorded in 5 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Ohio, EPA tracks 4,181 public water systems serving 11,085,226 people, with 288,388 cumulative violations and 52,412 health-based violations on record. About 90% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 69 violations. Statewide, 204 of 346 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (59%).

North Canton City PWS's 47 violations sit below the Ohio average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
24,747
Total Violations
47
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
9,181
County
Stark
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
43
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Nitrate MR 5 1994
Endrin MR 5 1991
Toxaphene MR 5 1991
2,4,5-TP MR 5 1991
Methoxychlor MR 5 1991
BHC-GAMMA MR 5 1991
2,4-D MR 5 1991
Arsenic MR 1 1984
Barium MR 1 1984
Cadmium MR 1 1984
Mercury MR 1 1984
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1985
Fluoride MR 1 1984
Chromium MR 1 1984
Selenium MR 1 1984

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFMPA 8/9/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/9/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/9/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/9/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/9/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/9/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/9/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/9/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/9/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/9/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/9/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/9/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/9/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/9/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/9/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/9/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/9/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 2/2/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 2/2/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 2/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 2/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 2/2/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 2/2/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 2/2/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 2/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 2/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 2/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 2/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 2/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 2/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 2/2/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 2/2/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 2/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 2/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 2/2/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 2/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 2/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 2/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for North Canton City PWS.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID OH7604312 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Ohio Drinking Water Authority

Ohio EPA, Division of Drinking and Ground Waters is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects North Canton City PWS under EPA-delegated authority.

Open OH regulator portal

Source: Ohio EPA, Division of Drinking and Ground Waters

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
1994 Nitrate MR 5 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 1040
1991 Endrin MR 5 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 2005
1991 Toxaphene MR 5 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 2020
1991 2,4,5-TP MR 5 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 2110
1991 Methoxychlor MR 5 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 2015
1991 BHC-GAMMA MR 5 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 2010
1991 2,4-D MR 5 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 2105
1985 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 4000
1984 Arsenic MR 1 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 1005
1984 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 1010
1984 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 1015
1984 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 1035
1984 Fluoride MR 1 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 1025
1984 Chromium MR 1 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 1020
1984 Selenium MR 1 SDWIS / OH7604312 / 1045

How North Canton City PWS Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric North Canton City PWS Ohio avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 47 69 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 12.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 59% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 24,747 2,651 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 4,181 regulated public water systems in Ohio.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Canton City PWS water safe to drink?
North Canton City PWS (PWS ID: OH7604312) has 47 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 24,747 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does North Canton City PWS serve?
North Canton City PWS serves 24,747 people in N Canton, Ohio. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 9,181 service connections.
What type of violations does North Canton City PWS have?
North Canton City PWS has 47 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 43 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in North Canton City PWS water?
No. North Canton City PWS was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does North Canton City PWS use?
North Canton City PWS uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.