Bristol Water Works
EPA ID: NH0301010 ยท 3,575 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bristol Water Works (NH0301010): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Bristol Water Works has supplied tap water to 3,575 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bristol Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Bristol Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $77,068 and an estimated 13,046 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bristol Water Works's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Hampshire
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Bristol Water Works (EPA ID: NH0301010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 3,575 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.007 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NH or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bristol Water Works (NH0301010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bristol Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bristol Water Works in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Bristol Water Works serve?
Bristol Water Works serves approximately 3,575 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.
Where does Bristol Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bristol Water Works Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh0301010/
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