Public water system · GA0570001
ActiveCanton
Community water system in Cherokee County, Georgia, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
16,375
Service connections
7,600
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-05-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 2013-02-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-02-01 | 12 | 0400 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-02-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2000-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-05-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
Canton: frequently asked questions
Is Canton's water safe to drink?
Canton is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the GA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Canton?
Canton (PWSID GA0570001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the GA state drinking water program.
How many people does Canton serve?
Canton reports serving 16,375 people through 7,600 service connections in Cherokee County, Georgia.
Where does Canton get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Cherokee County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | Cherokee | 224,427 | Community | Surface water |
| Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) | Cherokee | 24,290 | Community | Surface water |
| Woodstock | Cherokee | 19,742 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Tahlequah Pwa | Cherokee | 14,458 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Jacksonville | Cherokee | 14,420 | Community | Surface water |
| Cherokee County Water & Sewer Authority | Cherokee | 11,013 | Community | Groundwater |