Water system
Bristol Harbour Water Corp
What this means for you
- Is it safe to drink right now?
- Based on the latest EPA data, Bristol Harbour Water Corp has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
- Should I use a filter?
- Yes, we recommend considering one. Lead results are high enough that a certified lead-reduction filter is a sensible precaution.
- What kind of filter?
- For lead, choose NSF/ANSI 53 certified for lead reduction (or RO under 58). See matched standards and product picks.
This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.
PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5
| Chemical | Highest location average | Highest single sample | Federal limit | Detections/samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFBS | 3.8 ppt | 15 ppt | none | 1/4 |
5 PFAS tested and not detected
PFNA, HFPO-DA, PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS (4 samples each, below EPA minimum reporting levels).
Hazard Index (PFHxS, PFNA, GenX, PFBS): 0 (limit 1.0, proposed for repeal).
Averages are per sampling location across UCMR 5 samples (non-detects counted as 0), approximating the rule’s running annual average. Not an official compliance determination; PFOA/PFOS MCL compliance begins April 26, 2029.
Lead and copper
Above the new 10 ppb lead action level under EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (compliance date November 1, 2027). Today’s enforceable action level is still 15 ppb.
Violations (last 5 years)
| Began | Type | Contaminant / rule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | CHLOROBENZENE | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Tetrachloroethylene | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Trichloroethylene | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Styrene | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | p-Dichlorobenzene | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | DICHLOROMETHANE | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Benzene | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | o-Dichlorobenzene | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Carbon tetrachloride | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Toluene | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Ethylbenzene | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Vinyl chloride | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Archived |
| 2024-09-01 | Missed or late testing | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
Filters matched to this water
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Lead
NSF/ANSI 53NSF/ANSI 58 (RO)Chlorine/chloramine taste
NSF/ANSI 42Annual water quality report
Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.