Buena Vista
EPA ID: GA1970000 · 1,422 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Buena Vista (GA1970000): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Buena Vista yields 2 open violations that have not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 1,422 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Buena Vista Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Buena Vista serves a community with a median household income of $45,646 and an estimated 4,550 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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 pumped from underground aquifers. 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
Detected Contaminants
How Buena Vista compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Gross Alpha at 4 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
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 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Archived |
| February 21, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 24, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 24, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Archived |
| November 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 17 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 12 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 4 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 4 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 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 | N/A |
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
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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 the full compliance record 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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