Pennsylvania · population 1,711
Lead pipes in Canton, PA
17 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Canton (population 1,711) gets its water from Canton Borough Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 848, with 161 more of unknown material.
2.0% of Canton Borough Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.0%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 79%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Canton Borough Authority.
Water systems serving Canton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Borough AuthorityMain system | 0 | 17 | 161 | 2.0% |
| Demorgan Acres MHPServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 37 | 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 Borough Authority'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
- Troy12 unknown
- Mansfield915 unknown
- Towanda1,952 unknown
- Athens1,114 lead + galv. lines
- South Waverly1,114 lead + galv. lines
- Sayre1,114 lead + galv. lines
- Montoursville18 lead + galv. lines
- Hughesville1,199 unknown
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Questions
Does Canton, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Canton Borough Authority, which serves Canton, reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 161 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Canton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Canton in Canton Borough Authority's service area (PWSID PA2080003). Demorgan Acres MHP 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 Borough Authority'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 Borough Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.