Virginia · population 5,663
Lead pipes in Covington, VA
3,424 lines still unidentified
Most of Covington (population 5,663) gets its water from City of Covington. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,424 of 3,589 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Covington's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Virginia average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 95%
- Non-lead 4.6%
Latest lead test for City of Covington (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Covington.
Water systems serving Covington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of CovingtonMain system | 0 | 0 | 3,424 | 0% |
| Pounding MillServes nearby areas | 0 | 40 | 126 | 5.9% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Covington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Covington's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Clifton Forge18 lead + galv. lines
- Lexingtonno lead reported
- Glasgowno lead reported
- Buena Vista2,210 unknown
- Salem1,900 unknown
- Roanoke1 lead + galv. lines
- Vinton1 lead + galv. lines
- Bedford5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Covington, VA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Covington still lists 3,424 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Covington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Covington in City of Covington's service area (PWSID VA2580100). Pounding Mill also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Covington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Covington's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Covington be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Covington whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.