Public water system record
Newton County Water System
On record as serving Covington, Newton County, GA · Population served not reported
Federal records show no health-based violations and no monitoring or reporting issues for Newton County Water System in the last ten years.
System profile
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 0
- Resolved
- 0
- Unresolved
- 0
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 0
Key facts
- Newton County Water System draws water from 3 surface water intakes.
- Record on file since 1993, with 1 health-based violation before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 0 unknown out of 30 service lines.
Check whether Newton County Water System serves your address
Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
None since October 2016, and no monitoring or reporting violations either.
Full record since 1993
EPA's records for Newton County Water System go back to 1993. Before October 19, 2016 they list 1 health-based violation (1 resolved) and 6 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1 | 2 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), began October 2009, Resolved.
Show the health-based violation before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.062 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2009 | Resolved |
Where the water comes from
Newton County Water System draws water from 3 surface water intakes. 9 other community water systems buy water from Newton County Water System.
Community systems that buy water from it
- Alcovy Shores Water Authority Monticello, GA
- Covington Covington, GA
- Jasper County Water and Sewer Authority Monticello, GA
- Mansfield Mansfield, GA
- Newborn Water System Jackson, GA
- Newton Co. Water-Sewerage Auth Covington, GA
- Oxford Oxford, GA
- Porterdale Porterdale, GA
- Walton Co. Water & Sewer Auth. Loganville, GA
Annual water quality report
Newton County Water System must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by Georgia.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells