Water Quality Report
Bristol, WI
Kenosha County · 1,599 residents · 2 water systems
8
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Bristol drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, and 4 others.
Contaminants detected in Bristol water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Copper210 / 1300 ug/L
16% of EPA limit
Radium3.2 / 5 pCi/L
64% of EPA limit
Uranium0.559 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation4.1 / 15 pCi/L
27% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes50.8 / 80 ug/L
63% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)11.4 / 60 ug/L
19% of EPA limit
Toluene0.33 / 1000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bristol, WI tap water safe to drink?
Bristol tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation. 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 8 contaminants in Bristol's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Toluene. 2 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 a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Bristol is served by 2 water systems, the largest being BRISTOL VILLAGE OF EAST (serving 1,001 people).
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