Water Quality in Covington, LA
145 water systems serving 114,672 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Covington water systems is 1.8 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 1637 |
| Health-based violations | 581 |
| Lead action level violations | 1 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Covington
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Covington tap water safe to drink?
Covington tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Covington, Louisiana?
Covington has 145 public water systems serving approximately 114,672 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 1.8 ppb. There are 1637 total violations on record.
Does Covington have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 1.8 ppb across Covington's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve Covington?
145 public water systems are registered in Covington, Louisiana with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 114,672 people.