Utilities & Infrastructure in Covington, GA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.4%

of households

No Internet

9.2%

of households

Total Households

5,539

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.4%

Cellular Data Plan

85.5%

Satellite

6.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.1%

No Internet Access

9.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

90.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.0%

of households

Tablet

66.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.8%

Smartphone

90.5%

Desktop / Laptop

79.0%

Tablet

66.7%

Smartphone Only

11.8%

No Computer

6.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

89,224

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH	Community	Purchased surface water	74,364	0
COVINGTON	Community	Purchased surface water	14,391	0
RIVERSIDE ESTATES MHP #2	Community	Purchased surface water	334	2
NANTAHALA VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	135	0
NEWTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	0	0

89.0% of households in Covington have broadband internet access. 77.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.2% of households have no internet access. 11.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 89,224 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.