City of Canton

Water main break approximately 500 feet east of West Road on West Fifth Street. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as crews work to fix the break. If you experience a disruption in water service outside of this area, please contact City Hall.

It is Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota. This week serves as an opportunity to educate the public about personal safety plans and encourage them to think about their safety during severe weather events. Lincoln County will be testing the outdoor warning sirens in City limits tomorrow, Wednesday April 15th at 10:00 am.

Water main break at 6th and Lincoln. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as crews work to fix the break. If you experience a distribution in water service outside of this area, please contact City Hall.

Canton Community Garden Information

TWO OPENINGS! City of Canton Planning and Zoning Commission.

City Offices will be closed at noon on Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday.

Rubble Site Summer Hours effective March 25th, 2026.

The City of Canton is issuing a Snow Alert effective immediately until all streets are plowed. Vehicles on Emergency Snow Routes should be removed as soon as possible. NO PARKING is permitted on any City streets during Snow Alerts; vehicles will be ticketed and towed at any time during a Snow Alert. City crews will work to keep emergency routes open throughout the duration of the storm. Curb to curb plowing will begin at noon. The City parking lots located behind The Wheel and at the Depot and Library are available for parking during the snow alert.

The City of Canton will begin flushing fire hydrants starting March 10th and is expected to be completed by mid-April. Flushing will begin in the northeast portion of town, followed by the northwest, and finish in the south.

This work can stir up sediment in the water lines for a short time. It can also temporarily cause low water pressure at your property.
Before washing laundry, please check the color of your water to avoid problems. If your water is discolored, run the COLD water tap for 10 – 15 minutes and it should clear up.

The City of Canton currently operates 203 fire hydrants and flushes them twice per year. Each hydrant is flushed for between 10 minutes and 90 minutes. Hydrant flushing helps to remove sediment from the water mains and verifies that the hydrants are in good working order for the Canton Fire Department.

City offices will be closed Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents Day. The City Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17th at 7:00 PM at the Depot.

CANTON COMMUNITY CENTER PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MEETING #1
JANUARY 20, 2026, | 4:30–6:30 p.m. CANTON DEPOT MUSEUM. 600 West 5th Street, Canton, SD 57013
The City of Canton is planning a new community center and is seeking your input on its location, design, and key features.
UNABLE TO ATTEND?
VISIT THE PROJECT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
bit.ly/canton-cc-isg

CANTON COMMUNITY CENTER PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MEETING #1
JANUARY 20, 2026, | 4:30–6:30 p.m. CANTON DEPOT MUSEUM. 600 West 5th Street, Canton, SD 57013
The City of Canton is planning a new community center and is seeking your input on its location, design, and key features.
UNABLE TO ATTEND?
VISIT THE PROJECT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
bit.ly/canton-cc-isg

City offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1st for New Years.
The Rubble Site will be closed on Thursday, January 1st for New Years.
Have a safe and Happy New Year!