1. The Canton Town Water Department, a public community water system under the Town Department of Public Works - Water & Sewer Division, provides water for about 21,443 residents living in the area of Canton, Massachusetts. Established in 1797, the Canton Water Department System is currently obtaining its supply from a blend of two sources: 55% from local ground water wells and 45% from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA), a public water and sewer services wholesaler, which draws water from surface water sources: Quabbin and Wachusett Reservoirs, and Ware River water when the demand arises.

Canton Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Canton Water Department to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. At WaterZen, we review these reports and make the information available, in a concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way.

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WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

What about Canton Water Department? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.

As you can see, Canton Water Department received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

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WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

As you can see, Canton Water Department received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

Contact Canton Water Department Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
801 Washington Street
Canton, Massachusetts 02021

781-821-5017
csykes@town.canton.ma.us

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
781-821-5094

Pay Your Canton Water Department Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the Canton Water Department site. Canton Water Department accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

Want to create a new account?

You can create a new account on the Canton Water Department website. Once you create the account, you can setup payment with credit, debit, or direct deposit. Click here to create an account.

Want to pay without an account?

You can make a one-time payment without creating an account. You will need to have your credit or debit card in order to make the one time payment. Click here to make a one time payment.

How to Start Canton Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in Canton, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the Canton Water Department. Luckily, Canton has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in Canton, you'll need to stop your water service with the Canton Water Department, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.

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