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Canton, Illinois Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 1 water system serving 16,748 people.

85
Good
out of 100

Water Source

1
Water System
17K
People Served
Surface water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
PFBA0.012 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFHxA0.005 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFPeA0.005 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (10)

4H

Jul 2, 2025

minor

4H

Jul 2, 2025

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Resolved Violations (55)

03

Apr 1, 2023 — Jun 30, 2023

moderate

03

Apr 1, 2023 — Jun 30, 2023

moderate

03

Apr 1, 2023 — Jun 30, 2023

moderate

03

Apr 1, 2023 — Jun 30, 2023

moderate

66

Dec 30, 2022

moderate

+ 50 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canton tap water safe to drink?

Canton's water meets all EPA maximum contaminant levels. However, 3 contaminants were detected at various levels. Some residents may prefer additional filtration for peace of mind.

What contaminants are in Canton tap water?

3 contaminants have been detected in Canton's water supply across 1 water system. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Canton?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Canton's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Canton have any water quality violations?

Yes, Canton currently has 10 active violations. See the violations section above for details.