BUENA VISTA Water Quality Report

Population

1,422

people served

Water Source

🏔️ Ground

wells & aquifers

National Rank

of 49,184 US systems

5-Year Record

⚠️ 92

violations recorded

F

Unsafe

Safety Grade

92 violations in the past 5 years, including 34 health-based

System Details

PWSID
GA1970000
Population Served
1,422
Water Source
Ground Water
Owner
Local Government
State
Georgia
EPA Region
4

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 7000 Monitoring/Reporting24
Contaminant 5000 Monitoring/Reporting11
Radium-226 Health-Based49
Gross Alpha Monitoring/Reporting15
Uranium Monitoring/Reporting15
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Monitoring/Reporting3
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring/Reporting3
Total Coliform Monitoring/Reporting3
Contaminant 8000 Monitoring/Reporting3
Contaminant 7500 Monitoring/Reporting24
Contaminant 5200 Monitoring/Reporting1

Violation History

2025
10
2024
22
2023
21
2022
29
2021
10
2020
8
2019
14
2018
16
2017
2
2016
2

Total violations on record: 151

Service Area

Cities Served

ZIP Codes Served

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

Reverse Osmosis System

Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates

Removes: Uranium, Radium-226

$150–$400

Activated Carbon Filter

Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement

Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

$20–$100

UV Water Purifier

Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals

Removes: Total Coliform

$50–$150

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade F
Avg: B-C
151violations total

539% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

🏘️ Small community water system.