B68/100
BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 37,648 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000073
Violations
29
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – July 22, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES
Is BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES water safe to drink?
BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES water receives a grade of B (68/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES has 29 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES serve?
BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES serves approximately 37,648 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Bristol.
What type of water does BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES provide?
BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TN0000073.
How does BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
BRISTOL DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES scores 68/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.