Buena Vista
EPA ID: GA1970000 · 1,422 people served · 1 ZIP code
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Buena Vista has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,422 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
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.
About 1% of homes in Marion County, Georgia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Georgia
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
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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?
Based on EPA records, Buena Vista has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
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.