Buena Vista
EPA ID: GA1970000 · 1,422 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Buena Vista (GA1970000): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 2 violations as unresolved at Buena Vista - roughly 1,422 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Buena Vista Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Buena Vista have a median household income of $45,646 and about 4,550 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Buena Vista's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Buena Vista (EPA ID: GA1970000) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,422 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 31803 in Buena Vista.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 29 resolved, 8 archived, 1 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| February 21, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 24, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 24, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| November 16, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 17 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 12 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Combined Uranium | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0016 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by GA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 31803 - Buena Vista
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Buena Vista (GA1970000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buena Vista water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Buena Vista serve?
Buena Vista serves approximately 1,422 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.
Where does Buena Vista get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Buena Vista (GA): 13 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1970000/
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