A96/100
NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 74,364 people · Georgia
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA2170004
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH
Is NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH water safe to drink?
NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH detected?
69 contaminants were tested in NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include Other.
How many people does NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH serve?
NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH serves approximately 74,364 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Covington.
What type of water does NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH provide?
NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is GA2170004.
How does NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH compare to other utilities in Georgia?
NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH scores 96/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Georgia state page for a full comparison of water systems.