Georgia · population 38,049
Lead pipes in Canton, GA
No lead lines reported
Most of Canton (population 38,049) gets its water from Canton, which reported 9,364 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Canton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Georgia average (1.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Canton (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Canton.
Water systems serving Canton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CantonMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cherokee CountyServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Canton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Canton's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Holly Springs91 unknown
- Ball Ground4 lead + galv. lines
- Woodstock1 lead + galv. lines
- Nelson91 unknown
- Milton24 lead + galv. lines
- Jasper21 lead + galv. lines
- Roswell24 lead + galv. lines
- Emersonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Canton, GA have lead pipes?
Canton, which serves Canton, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Canton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Canton in Canton's service area (PWSID GA0570001). Cherokee County also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Canton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Canton's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Canton be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Canton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.