What was found in Buena Vista City's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1942 µg/L 149% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 815 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 210 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 31 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.2 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16.4 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 15.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.26 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.265 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.34 pCi/L 47% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0045 mg/L 30% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BUENA VISTA, CITY OF · 6,566 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Buena Vista City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BUENA VISTA, CITY OF | 6,566 |
Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista City tap water
Is Buena Vista City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Buena Vista City. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Buena Vista City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Buena Vista City, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Buena Vista City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Buena Vista City include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.