Ohio · population 17,677
Lead pipes in North Canton, OH
31 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North Canton (population 17,677) gets its water from North Canton City PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,194, with 4,130 more of unknown material.
0.3% of North Canton City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 55%
Latest lead test for North Canton City PWS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 North Canton City PWS.
Water systems serving North Canton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Canton City PWSMain system | 0 | 31 | 4,130 | 0.3% |
| Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 1,119 | 11,387 | 2.8% |
| Canton Public Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 2,453 | 4,220 | 5.7% |
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 North Canton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Canton City PWS'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
- Green1,119 lead + galv. lines
- Hartville2,453 lead + galv. lines
- Louisville46 unknown
- East Cantonno lead reported
- Massillon1,119 lead + galv. lines
- Canal Fulton4 lead + galv. lines
- Lakemore35 lead + galv. lines
- New Franklin1,119 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does North Canton, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. North Canton City PWS, which serves North Canton, reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,130 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Canton?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Canton in North Canton City PWS's service area (PWSID OH7604312). Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWS, Canton Public Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Canton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Canton City PWS'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 North 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 North Canton City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.