City of Covington, VA

10/30/2026

𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋
𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀
𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟎𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐓 𝟔:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌

Covington City Council will hold a work session on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 333 West Locust Street, Covington, Virginia.

CALL TO ORDER & ATTENDANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Portion of meeting used to add or make changes.)

CITIZEN COMMENTS

ITEMS FOR REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026

ORDINANCES:
1. There are no ordinances to consider at this time.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. To consider and vote on Resolution R-26-29: Approving the City of Covington’s participation in the proposed Albertsons Opioid Settlement.

APPOINTMENTS:
1. To consider to reappoint Mrs. Stephanie Clark to the Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board. Current term expires on December 31, 2026. If reappointed for a third a final term, new term will start on Friday, January 01, 2027 and expire on Monday, December 31, 2029.

CONSENT AGENDA (Corrections and Approval of Meeting Minutes):
1. September 01, 2026: Work Session Meeting Minutes.
2. September 08, 2026: Regular Meeting Minutes.
3. October 06, 2026: Work Session Meeting Minutes.

REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

ADJOURNMENT

10/15/2026

𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬

𝐁𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐃

As of October 15, 2026, the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for homes in The Water Treatment Plant of the City of Covington.

The Boil Water Advisory was issued on October 12, 2026, after a service interruption and loss of water pressure to customers in the High Acres Village within the City of Covington Water Treatment Plant. It has now been lifted!

A series of bacteriological samples were collected and sent to a state-certified lab. All samples collected on October 13 & 14 were absent of both total coliform and E. coli bacteria in the area where the Boil Water Advisory is currently being lifted.

Following flushing of the service line and premise plumbing, residents can safely resume normal use of their tap water.

For more information, please contact the City of Covington Public Works Department.

This notice is being sent to you by the City of Covington Public Works Department. State Water System ID #: 2580100.
Date of Notice: October 15, 2026.

10/14/2026

Please find it in your heart and come by Casey Field tonight and make a donation to help these young boys and their family. Every penny helps and is greatly appreciated. Donation jars will be set up at the gate on Oak Street and at the back of the stadium near the concession stand.

10/13/2026

Lifting a Boil Water Advisory

Boil Water Advisory to Consumers of
The City of Covington LIFTED



As of October 13, 2026, the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for homes in The Water Treatment Plant of the City of Covington.

The Boil Water Advisory was issued on October 8, 2026, after service interruption and loss of water pressure to customers of The City of Covington Water Treatment Plant.

A series of bacteriological samples were collected and sent to a state certified lab. All samples collected on October 11 & 12 were absent from both total coliform and E. coli bacteria in the area where the Boil Water Advisory is currently being lifted.

Following flushing the service line and premise plumbing, residents can safely resume normal use of their tap water.

For more information, please contact The City of Covington Public Works Department.

This notice is being sent to you by The City of Covington Public Works Department. State Water System ID #: 2580100.
Date of Notice: October 13, 2026.

10/13/2026

BOIL WATER ADVISORY

Notice of Customers of the City of Covington Waterworks

In the following areas: All residents of High Acres Village.

PWSID # 2580100

BOIL YOUR TAP WATER

Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness.

10/12/2026

City of Covington Public Works advise all customers to boil their drinking water.

The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice for the following reason:

A contractor ran over a valve while taking down a trailer in the high acres trailer village. Due to the contractors’ negligence, we were required to cut the water off to make a repair to the valve. This has caused a complete loss of water or low water pressure to the area. If you have lost all water or have low water pressure we advise you to boil your water until we have sampled the water following the repairs. A list of the streets above but may also include any additional streets that may have complete water loss. When your water supply is shut off or if water pressure drops significantly this could potentially allow contaminants to enter the system, making the water unsafe to drink.

DO NOT DRINK OR COOK WITH TAP WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST.

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage, and food preparation, and making ice until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Boiling the preferred method to assure that the tap water is safe to drink.

To boil your water- Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.

If you cannot boil your tap water an alternative method of purification for residents that do not have gas or electricity is to use liquid household bleach to disinfect water. The bleach product should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of at least 5.25%. Public health officials recommend adding 8 drops of bleach (¼ teaspoon) to each gallon of water. The water should be stirred and allowed to stand at least 30 minutes before use. Water purification tablets may also be used by following the manufacturer's instructions.

Once the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted, residents will be notified through the same method of communication used to notify you of the advisory.

For more information please contact: City of Covington Public Works at 540-965-6321

For frequently asked questions about boiling your tap water visit:

Virginia Department of Health – Office of Drinking Water FAQ website.

10/11/2026

WE ASK THE COMMUNITY TO PLEASE SHOW THEIR SUPPORT OF THESE TWO YOUNG BOYS AND THEIR FAMILY

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

𝐁𝐎𝐈𝐋 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬

In the following areas: All residents from the bridge on S. Durant Rd. into Parklin Heights, Jackson St. and all streets that tie to Jackson, Edgemont Dr. and intersecting streets in that area, and all streets in Parrish Court area. Anyone who was affected by low or no water pressure.

PWSID # 2580100

𝐁𝐎𝐈𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐀𝐏 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑
Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness.

10/8/2026

City of Covington Public Works advise all customers to boil their drinking water.

The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice for the following reason:

A hydrant valve broke in repairing the hydrant on S. Durant Road which caused water to free flow from the hydrant lateral. This has caused a complete loss of water or low water pressure to numerous areas. If you have lost all water or have low water pressure we advise you to boil your water until we have sampled the water following the repairs. A list of the streets above but may also include any additional streets that may have complete water loss. When your water supply is shut off or if water pressure drops significantly this could potentially allow contaminants to enter the system, making the water unsafe to drink.

𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐏 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓.

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage, and food preparation, and making ice until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Boiling the preferred method to assure that the tap water is safe to drink.

To boil your water- Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
If you cannot boil your tap water an alternative method of purification for residents that do not have gas or electricity is to use liquid household bleach to disinfect water. The bleach product should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of at least 5.25%. Public health officials recommend adding 8 drops of bleach (¼ teaspoon) to each gallon of water. The water should be stirred and allowed to stand at least 30 minutes before use. Water purification tablets may also be used by following the manufacturer's instructions.
Once the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted, residents will be notified through the same method of communication used to notify you of the advisory.

For more information please contact: City of Covington Public Works at 540-965-6321

For frequently asked questions about boiling your tap water visit:
Virginia Department of Health – Office of Drinking Water FAQ website.

10/08/2026

𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞

𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

All City of Covington Offices and State Offices will be closing Friday, October 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Refuse collection for Friday, October 9, 2026, will run as normal. Your refuse collection will be picked up earlier than normal, so please have your refuse out by 7:00 a.m. that morning. We will also be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day. Refuse collection for Monday, October 12, 2026, will be collected on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. State Offices (Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer, and Registrar) will also be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.