Utilities & Infrastructure in Covington, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.0%

of households

No Internet

14.6%

of households

Total Households

2,493

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.0%
Cellular Data Plan
72.6%
Satellite
15.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.5%
No Internet Access
14.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.6%

of households

Smartphone

81.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.8%

of households

Tablet

56.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.6%
Smartphone
81.4%
Desktop / Laptop
59.8%
Tablet
56.3%
Smartphone Only
17.5%
No Computer
11.4%

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

8

Population Served

14,652

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COVINGTON, CITY OFCommunitySurface water5,9614
POUNDING MILLCommunityPurchased surface water1,9650
SELMA / LOW MOOR / VALLEY RIDGECommunityPurchased surface water1,8840
CLIFTONDALE PARK/ WILSON CREEK/ SHARONCommunityPurchased surface water1,8600
INTERVALE/CLEARWATER PARKCommunityPurchased surface water1,3320
ROSEDALE/CALLAGHANCommunityPurchased surface water8580
CHEROKEECommunityPurchased surface water5040
WESGATECommunityPurchased surface water2880

81.9% of households in Covington have broadband internet access. 68.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.6% of households have no internet access. 17.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 14,652 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.