Mississippi · population 10,777
Lead pipes in Canton, MS
373 lines still unidentified
Most of Canton (population 10,777) gets its water from City of Canton. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 373 of 7,036 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Canton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Mississippi average (1.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 5.3%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for City of Canton (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.7 ppb 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 City of Canton.
Water systems serving Canton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of CantonMain system | 0 | 0 | 373 | 0% |
| East Madison Water Assn-WestServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 City of 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
- Gluckstadtno lead reported
- Madisonno lead reported
- Florano lead reported
- Flowoodno lead reported
- Jackson13,816 lead + galv. lines
- Brandonno lead reported
- Pearlno lead reported
- Pelahatchieno lead reported
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Questions
Does Canton, MS have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Canton still lists 373 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Canton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Canton in City of Canton's service area (PWSID MS0450006). East Madison Water Assn-West 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 City of 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 City of Canton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.