Public water system · GA2170001
ActiveCovington
Community water system in Newton County, Georgia, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
14,391
Service connections
9,224
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-08-01 | 26 | 3100 | No | Archived |
Covington: frequently asked questions
Is Covington's water safe to drink?
Covington is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the GA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Covington?
Covington (PWSID GA2170001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the GA state drinking water program.
How many people does Covington serve?
Covington reports serving 14,391 people through 9,224 service connections in Newton County, Georgia.
Where does Covington get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Newton County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Co. Water-Sewerage Auth | Newton | 74,364 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Neosho Pws | Newton | 12,157 | Community | Surface water |
| Sw Boone County Water Assoc | Newton | 4,558 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| South Newton WSC | Newton | 3,729 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Union | Newton | 3,432 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Newton | Newton | 3,373 | Community | Groundwater |