Georgia · population 1,586
Lead pipes in Buena Vista, GA
246 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Buena Vista (population 1,586) gets its water from Buena Vista. That system reported 0 lead and 246 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 638, with 0 more of unknown material.
39% of Buena Vista's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Georgia average (1.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 39%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Buena Vista (2025): 1.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Buena Vista.
Water systems serving Buena Vista
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena VistaMain system | 0 | 246 | 0 | 39% |
| Marion County Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Buena Vista
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Buena Vista's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Ellaville363 lead + galv. lines
- Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government1,047 unknown
- Webster County unified government101 lead + galv. lines
- Butler1 lead + galv. lines
- Americus5,654 unknown
- Montezuma516 lead + galv. lines
- Hamilton16 lead + galv. lines
- Manchester1,773 unknown
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Questions
Does Buena Vista, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Buena Vista, which serves Buena Vista, reported 0 lead and 246 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Buena Vista?
EPA's service area maps place most of Buena Vista in Buena Vista's service area (PWSID GA1970000). Marion County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Buena Vista home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Buena Vista's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Buena Vista be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Buena Vista whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.