C43/100
BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,805 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IN5220003
Violations
57
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2021.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT
Is BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of C (43/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 57 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT has 57 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 1,805 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Bristol.
What type of water does BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5220003.
How does BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Indiana?
BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT scores 43/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Indiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.