Water Quality in Covington, VA
34 water systems serving 18,672 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Covington water systems is 2.9 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 514 |
| Health-based violations | 66 |
| Lead action level violations | 0 |
| 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, Virginia?
Covington has 34 public water systems serving approximately 18,672 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 2.9 ppb. There are 514 total violations on record.
Does Covington have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 2.9 ppb across Covington's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.
How many water utilities serve Covington?
34 public water systems are registered in Covington, Virginia with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 18,672 people.