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Is there lead in Bristol's tap water?

NO LEADfound in Bristol Water Department's water at the latest test, in tests since 2024

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Bristol

3 public water companies list Bristol as a place they supply. The biggest is the Bristol Water Department, with about 52,079 people. The highest latest result among Bristol's water companies is 2.4 parts per billion, at Ctwc - Unionville. None of the 3 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 2 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Ctwc - Unionville supply just their own grounds or street; most of Bristol gets its water from the Bristol Water Department. Your water bill names yours.

The Bristol Water Departmentabout 52,079 people · latest lead test: none found · 860-582-7431
Aquarion-Plainville Regionalabout 18,231 people · latest lead test: none found · 203-926-4320
Ctwc - Unionvilleabout 14,693 people · latest lead test: 2.4 ppb · 860-664-6125

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