Green’s Home for Water Treatment

Yes. Green’s municipal drinking water meets all EPA and Ohio EPA drinking water standards and has no current violations requiring bottled water or boil advisories. Because most residents are served by Aqua Ohio’s Massillon Division, water quality data is based on their Consumer Confidence Report. As with all public water systems, small amounts of regulated contaminants may be present but remain within legal limits.

Yes. Green’s water is considered moderately hard to hard, which is common throughout Stark County.

Typical hardness levels generally range from 120–200 mg/L (approximately 7–12 grains per gallon).
Hard water can lead to scale buildup on plumbing and fixtures, reduced soap effectiveness, and increased wear on appliances such as water heaters and dishwashers.

Aqua Ohio participates in EPA monitoring programs for unregulated contaminants. Testing has shown trace or non-detect levels of PFAS compounds such as PFPeA and PFHxA, with results generally reported as very low or not detected. PFAS compounds (such as PFOA and PFOS) have been detected in some Ohio water systems, and continued monitoring is required as new EPA PFAS standards take effect. Because PFAS levels can vary by source water and over time, many Green residents choose reverse osmosis or advanced carbon filtration for drinking and cooking water as an added precaution.

Yes. Green’s drinking water contains fluoride to support dental health. Testing shows levels around 1.0 ppm, which is below the maximum contaminant level of 4 ppm.

Fluoride levels are typically maintained around 0.7 ppm, which aligns with EPA and public health recommendations for community water fluoridation.

Based on recent Consumer Confidence Reports from Aqua Ohio, Green’s water may contain trace levels of common municipal contaminants.

Inorganic contaminants:

Disinfection byproducts (from chlorination):

These byproducts form when chlorine interacts with naturally occurring organic matter. While levels are legally compliant, they are often cited by independent health organizations as a reason homeowners explore additional filtration.

Green’s water is supplied by Aqua Ohio (Massillon Division). The primary source is ten groundwater wells in a sand and gravel aquifer in the Tuscarawas River Valley. The system may also use purchased water from the City of North Canton to supplement supply.

While specific pH values are not listed in the report, Green’s water typically falls within a neutral to slightly alkaline pH range, generally around 7.2–7.7, which supports corrosion control, distribution system stability, and acceptable taste.

Yes. Due to hard water and trace disinfection byproducts, many Green homeowners benefit from water treatment systems such as:

Total dissolved solids (TDS) measure the combined minerals and dissolved substances in water. Green’s water is generally below the EPA’s secondary (aesthetic) guideline of 500 ppm, which is typical for freshwater municipal supplies.

Even at compliant levels, dissolved minerals contribute to taste differences, mineral residue, and scale buildup, especially in homes with hard water. Many Green residents choose filtration or RO systems to reduce TDS for better taste and long-term appliance protection.

Green’s annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is available through Aqua Ohio, Inc. in their Massillon Division.