Water Quality in Canton, MS (39046)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39046.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 17 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

28,442

Population

15

Water Systems

23

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

Bear Creek W/A-West

Groundwater 26,677 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

City Of Ridgeland

Groundwater 24,340 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Bear Creek W/A -East

Groundwater 18,770 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

City Of Canton

1 health-based
Groundwater 16,785 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

City Of Madison

All resolved
Groundwater 16,136 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

City Of Yazoo City

1 health-based
Groundwater 9,913 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Cmu - Lake Caroline

1 health-based
Groundwater 8,511 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

East Madison Water Assn-West

Groundwater 7,339 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Big Black W/A-Camden

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,272 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Cmu-Lake Caroline North

Groundwater 1,128 people served
0 violations

Big Black Water Association

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,080 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Arthur Tate

Groundwater 634 people served
0 violations

Cameron Community Water System, Inc

Groundwater 428 people served
0 violations

Canton Mun Utl

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Ratliff Ferry Trading Post

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
12 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Canton (39046) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.

Fewer violations 81th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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