Virginia · population 6,581
Lead pipes in Buena Vista, VA
2,210 lines still unidentified
Most of Buena Vista (population 6,581) gets its water from City of Buena Vista. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,210 of 2,640 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Buena Vista's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Virginia average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for City of Buena Vista (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 4.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Buena Vista.
Water systems serving Buena Vista
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Buena VistaMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,210 | 0% |
| Rivermont HeightsServes nearby areas | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9.3% |
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 City of 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
- Lexingtonno lead reported
- Glasgowno lead reported
- Lynchburg243 lead + galv. lines
- Clifton Forge18 lead + galv. lines
- Bedford5 lead + galv. lines
- Stauntonno lead reported
- Waynesboro40 lead + galv. lines
- Covington3,424 unknown
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Questions
Does Buena Vista, VA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Buena Vista still lists 2,210 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Buena Vista?
EPA's service area maps place most of Buena Vista in City of Buena Vista's service area (PWSID VA2530125). Rivermont Heights 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 City of 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 City of Buena Vista whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.