What was found in Canton's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 21450 µg/L 215% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 308.5 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 299 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 178 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 49.3 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 43.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 37.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 23.65 µg/L 236% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 22.95 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 21.84 µg/L 146% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.925 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.285 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.57 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.9805 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8000 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CANTON, CITY OF · 699 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Canton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CANTON, CITY OF | 699 |
Frequently asked questions about Canton tap water
Is Canton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Canton. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Canton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Canton, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Canton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Canton include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.