What contaminants are in Bristol tap water?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Bristol are Iron (flagged in 3 areas), Lead (flagged in 3 areas), Ammonia (flagged in 3 areas), Manganese (flagged in 2 areas). No PFAS were detected.

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Is Bristol tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Bristol tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Bristol tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 28 areas tested, the average water quality score is 8.8/10. Bristol Water draws from the Mendip Hills reservoirs and underground sources in the surrounding area.

Q: Who supplies water in Bristol?

Water in Bristol is supplied by Bristol Water. Bristol Water draws from the Mendip Hills reservoirs and underground sources in the surrounding area.

Bristol Water draws from the Mendip Hills reservoirs and underground sources in the surrounding area.

Average score

8.8/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Bristol tap water is safe to drink. Based on 28 areas tested, Bristol has an average water quality score of 8.8/10. 17 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Bristol Water. Bristol Water draws from the Mendip Hills reservoirs and underground sources in the surrounding area.

Top concerns in Bristol

Contaminants flagged most often across the city.

Iron3 areas

Lead3 areas

Ammonia3 areas

Manganese2 areas

Aluminium2 areas

Cadmium1 area

Water quality by area

All postcode districts in Bristol, ranked by water quality score.

PostcodeAreaScoreFlaggedSupplier

BS11Bristol, City of5.64Bristol Water BS9Bristol, City of5.62Bristol Water BS25North Somerset6.31Bristol Water BS41North Somerset6.74Bristol Water BS23North Somerset7.61Bristol Water BS48North Somerset7.73Bristol Water BS14Bristol, City of8.31Bristol Water BS10Bristol, City of8.81Bristol Water BS26North Somerset9.20Bristol Water BS49North Somerset9.20Bristol Water BS15Bristol, City of9.30Bristol Water BS3North Somerset9.30Bristol Water BS31Bristol, City of9.30Bristol Water BS4Bristol, City of9.30Bristol Water BS24North Somerset9.40Bristol Water BS29North Somerset9.40Bristol Water BS21North Somerset9.50Bristol Water BS22North Somerset9.50Bristol Water BS1Bristol, City of9.60Bristol Water BS2Bristol, City of9.60Bristol Water BS20North Somerset9.60Bristol Water BS6Bristol, City of9.60Bristol Water BS8North Somerset9.60Bristol Water BS13North Somerset9.70Bristol Water BS5Bristol, City of9.70Bristol Water BS16Bristol, City of9.80Bristol Water BS40North Somerset9.80Bristol Water BS7Bristol, City of9.90Bristol Water

Main water supplier

Bristol Water

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