The Water Tower
AvailableEV charging station in Buford, Georgia on the EnviroSpark network — 6 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 439389.
At a glance
The Water Tower is a public EV charging station at 1550 One Water Way in Buford, Georgia, on the EnviroSpark network. It has 6 charging ports (6 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jul 31, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 439389 |
| Network | EnviroSpark |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Office building |
| Open date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Last updated at source | Mar 31, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $0.40 per kWh
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does The Water Tower offer?
Of its 6 ports, 6 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 74% above the Georgia average of 3.4 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “$0.40 per kWh”. The site is listed as a office building location.
How does The Water Tower compare with other stations in Buford?
Buford has 39 charging stations in the DOE registry with 128 ports, the 9th-most of 243 cities and towns in Georgia. The Water Tower accounts for 5% of the charging ports in Buford. EnviroSpark runs 4 stations in Buford. Statewide, Georgia has 2,545 stations and 8,765 ports, the 8th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Georgia, South Atlanta Ga Sdc in Atlanta, has 236 ports.
Who operates The Water Tower?
EnviroSpark operates 235 stations in the registry across 24 states, with 32 DC fast and 1,239 Level 2 ports in total. 121 of those stations are in Georgia, 5% of the state's 2,545.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Jul 31, 2023, one of 308 stations in Georgia with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Mar 31, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Water Tower have?
The Water Tower has 6 charging ports: 6 Level 2.
Does The Water Tower have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 6 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Water Tower have?
The Water Tower has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at The Water Tower free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $0.40 per kWh.
Is The Water Tower open to the public?
Yes. The Water Tower is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Water Tower?
The Water Tower is at 1550 One Water Way, Buford, GA 30519. Its coordinates are 34.06293, -84.01245.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 439389, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “The Water Tower, Buford, GA (AFDC station 439389)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/georgia/the-water-tower-439389 (data as of October 12, 2026).