Water Quality: Bristol, VA
2 water systems • 20,150 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Bristol is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 20,150 people, and has 11 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Bristol's violation count is 79% below the national average for Virginia.
Water Systems Serving Bristol
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BVU AUTHORITY | VA1520070 | Surface Water | 20,000 | 6 |
| CLEAR CREEK | VA1191150 | Surface Water | 150 | 5 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.