Canton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.6 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
265.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.26
energy & soap waste
Source: USGS Water Quality Portal · Updated 2026
0–60
mg/L
Soft
61–120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121–180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Canton, your appliances are currently losing 13% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Canton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -25% |
| Washing Machine | 10 yrs | 12 yrs | -17% |
| Water Heater | 11.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -22% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Canton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Canton, Mississippi | 96.5 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Madison, Mississippi | 156.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Ridgeland, Mississippi | 68.5 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Brandon, Mississippi | 162.5 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Jackson, Mississippi | 121.5 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Canton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Canton | 96.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Canton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Canton, Mississippi, in Madison County — the Madison County seat adjacent to Madison and Jackson on the Pearl River in central Mississippi — receives its water from the Canton Water Department, drawing from the Ross Barnett Reservoir or Pearl River (Madison County) through the central Mississippi distribution.
The moderately hard 96.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 265.4 mg/L reflect the central Mississippi Madison County Gulf Coastal Plain supply's moderate calcareous character — reflecting the Pearl River's drainage through the Jackson Prairie's Eocene calcareous marine sediments and the Mississippi Gulf Coastal Plain sedimentary geology that provides moderate mineral dissolution. The Pearl River at Madison County — Eocene Jackson Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor from the Jackson Prairie), Cretaceous Selma Chalk (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary alluvial deposits (slightly calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 96.5 mg/L, Canton's water is moderately hard — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need occasional cleaning. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.3 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Madison County central Mississippi industrial corridor contribute to Canton's readings.
Geology & Source: Canton in Madison County draws from the Canton Water Department on the Ross Barnett Reservoir or Pearl River (Madison County, central Mississippi) — the Pearl River at Madison County drains the Jackson Prairie (Eocene Jackson Formation — slightly calcareous) and Cretaceous Selma Chalk (calcareous) — Mississippi Madison County Pearl River Gulf Coastal Plain Eocene-Cretaceous calcareous watershed produces moderately hard water at 96.5 mg/L with TDS 265.4 mg/L.