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Water Quality Report

Bristol, IL

Kendall County · 100 residents · 1 water system

2

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Bristol drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 2 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate.

Contaminants detected in Bristol water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.0026 / 0.015 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.2 / 10 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol, IL tap water safe to drink?
Bristol tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 2 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Bristol water?
Monitoring has detected 2 contaminants in Bristol's water supply: Lead, Nitrate. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Bristol get its drinking water?
Bristol's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Bristol is served by one water system: STORYBOOK HIGHLANDS.

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