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** Bristol Lead Service Line Replacement Plan (Oct. 2024) ** Building Inventory Spreadsheet **
Water
The source of your drinking water is a “spring” (Vermont Source Type) called the New Haven Spring. The spring is classified by the EPA as a “non-purchased groundwater” source.
Bristol has a Source Protection Plan available from our office that provides more information such as the recharge area for the spring, potential sources of contamination, and procedures for monitoring its’ integrity. The Water Supply Division approved the first Source Protection Plan on 9/24/96. The updated Source Protection Plan complied by Sprague Hydrological Services has been approved by the Water Supply Division. Our system’s susceptibility to potential sources of contamination is limited to agricultural/human activities in the recharge area for the spring and severe flooding conditions in the New Haven River.
Sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include surface water (lakes and streams) and ground water (springs and wells). As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals. It also picks up substances resulting from animal presence and human activity. Some “contaminants” may be harmful. Others, such as iron and sulfur, are not harmful. Public water systems treat water to remove contaminants, if any are present.
In order to ensure that your water is safe to drink, it is tested regularly according to regulations established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Vermont.
Bristol West Waterline Replacement Project Documents: Voters approved 11/5/2024
• 90% Bristol West Design Plans, VTM Engineering, August 2024.
• Bristol West Waterline Replacement Opinion of Probable Construction Cost.
• Bristol West Waterline Replacement Opinion of Probable Total Project Cost.
• Bristol Water District Waterline Upgrade Map.
Notice of Adoption – Revisions and Amendments to the Bristol Water Use Ordinance
Water Use Ordinance Policy
Water Use Ordinance Policy Fees — Updated 2024
Calculating your Quarterly Water Bill
Water District Application for Connection — Updated 2024
2023 Bristol Water Quality Report
2022 Bristol Water Quality Report
2021 Bristol Water Quality Report
2020 Bristol Water Quality Report
2019 Bristol Water Quality Report
2018 Bristol Water Quality Report
2017 Annual Report – Water and Wastewater Department
2017 Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report
Policy Regarding Frozen Water Lines
If You Should Ever Receive a Precautionary Boil Water Notice, Here is the Information You Will Need:
What To Do If You Have A Water Leak
Sewer
The Town of Bristol operates a municipal septic system serving the “downtown” area of the community.
Both Bristol’s water and sewer systems are operated under contract with Vermont Utility Management Systems of Hinesburg, Vermont.
To contact the Water or Sewer Department during normal business hours, please call the Town Office at 453-2410 x5. If there is an after-hours emergency, please call 802-922-1102. This phone number is for Jill Marsano of Vermont Utility Management Systems, the company that maintains our water system.
Core Area Sewer Ordinance
Core Area Sewer Districts Fees, 2019
Bristol Core Area Sewer 2023 Annual Inspection Report, VTM Engineering