North Canton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.6 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
582.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.62
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 North Canton, your appliances are currently losing 31% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In North Canton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -78% |
| Washing Machine | 5 yrs | 12 yrs | -58% |
| Water Heater | 6.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -58% |
Regional Water Comparison
How North Canton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ North Canton, Ohio | 233 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Canton, Ohio | 233 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Green, Ohio | 196 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Massillon, Ohio | 231 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| New Franklin, Ohio | 206 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How North Canton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ North Canton | 233 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes North Canton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
North Canton, Ohio, in Stark County — a Stark County city adjacent to Canton and Plain Township in the northeast Ohio metropolitan area, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame city corridor — receives its municipal water from Canton Water, drawing from the Nimishillen Creek or Guilford Lake reservoir (Stark County) through the Canton water treatment system.
The very hard 233 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 582.1 mg/L reflect the northeast Ohio Appalachian Plateau's carbonate character — harder than the Cuyahoga River corridor (Tallmadge: 146 mg/L), the Stark County supply drawing more from the deep Mississippian carbonate stratigraphy. The Stark County supply drains the Ohio Appalachian Plateaus — Mississippian Maxville Limestone (high-purity carbonate), Devonian Ohio Shale (slightly calcareous), and calcareous Pleistocene Illinoian till (ground-up Mississippian limestone).
At 233 mg/L, North Canton's water is very hard — scale builds rapidly in kettles and appliances, and a water softener is strongly recommended. Monthly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 9.2 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Canton-Massillon industrial corridor (historic rubber and steel industry), the Stark County manufacturing complex, and the northeast Ohio PFAS background contribute to North Canton's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: North Canton in Stark County draws from Canton Water on the Sandy Creek and West Branch Nimishillen Creek (Stark County, northeast Ohio) — the Nimishillen drains the Ohio Appalachian Plateaus (Mississippian Maxville Limestone, Devonian Ohio Shale calcareous, Pleistocene Illinoian till) — Ohio Stark County Mississippian-Devonian carbonate watershed produces very hard water at 233 mg/L with TDS 582.1 mg/L in this Stark County Ohio city.