New York · population 6,957
Lead pipes in Canton, NY
57 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Canton (population 6,957) gets its water from Canton Village. That system reported 3 lead and 54 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,451, with 1,324 more of unknown material.
3.9% of Canton Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.7%
- Unknown 91%
- Non-lead 4.8%
Latest lead test for Canton Village (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.8 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 Canton Village.
Water systems serving Canton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton VillageMain system | 3 | 54 | 1,324 | 3.9% |
| Champion Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5.3% |
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 Village'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
- Potsdam4 lead + galv. lines
- Norwood410 unknown
- Tupper Lake1 lead + galv. lines
- Malone126 lead + galv. lines
- Carthage13 lead + galv. lines
- Black River147 lead + galv. lines
- Saranac Lake35 lead + galv. lines
- Watertown214 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Canton, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Canton Village, which serves Canton, reported 3 lead and 54 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,324 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Canton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Canton in Canton Village's service area (PWSID NY4404381). Champion Mobile Home Park 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 Village'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 Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.