Utilities & Infrastructure in Canton, GA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

83.5%

of households

No Internet

4.7%

of households

Total Households

12,118

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

83.5%

Cellular Data Plan

89.1%

Satellite

7.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.7%

No Internet Access

4.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.4%

of households

Smartphone

94.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.1%

of households

Tablet

68.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.4%

Smartphone

94.8%

Desktop / Laptop

83.1%

Tablet

68.5%

Smartphone Only

10.7%

No Computer

2.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

241,524

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
CHEROKEE COUNTY	Community	Surface water	224,427
CANTON	Community	Surface water	16,375
CHEROKEE COUNTY-SALACOA AREA	Community	Purchased surface water	465
HEMBREE WATER	Community	Purchased surface water	257

94.2% of households in Canton have broadband internet access. 83.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.7% of households have no internet access. 10.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 241,524 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.