Canton
System Information
System Description
Canton Lake provides water to the community. Two deep wells, which have had some radium contamination problems, can raise lake levels when necessary. Backup wells often supplement production from Canton Lake.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
Cuba, Dunfermline - St. David, Fairview, Fayette, Norris, and Wee-Ma-Tuk WD
Population Served: |
20000 |
County: |
Fulton |
Watersheds: |
Illinois |
Water Source
| Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
| Canton Lake |
IR |
W Br Copperas Cr |
15 |
250 |
3020 |
1992 |
2815 |
| Groundwater |
GW |
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1989 Study: |
50-year drought yield insufficient at 1990 level of water use. |
USGS Gages: |
No data available |
Developments since 1989:
The community is planning to begin using a radial collection well to pump water from the Illinois River in 2011. The community did not experience any supply problems during the 2005 drought, but customers complained about the taste and odor of the water.
Note: *Establishment of the Illinois River Correctional Center in 1989 raised Canton's water demand.
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