Bristol, City of, England
Your water in BS5
Bristol, City of, Bristol, City of
Your water is mostly fine
We checked 10 things and found 3 worth knowing about
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Tests run
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Bristol Water
Your water company
Apr 2026
Last checked
Based on government water tests, your water in BS5 (Bristol, City of) is supplied by Bristol Water. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2005-03-15), 10 parameters were tested with 3 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for BS5 is 6.4/10.
What we found
Here's what government tests found in water near you.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Source: Environment Agency | 0.014 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Over limit |
| Manganese Source: Environment Agency | 0.589 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Over limit |
| Iron Source: Environment Agency | 1.39 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Over limit |
| pH Source: Environment Agency | 7.15 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Conductivity Source: Environment Agency | 1250 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Cadmium Source: Environment Agency | 0.0016699999999999998 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 0.003 mg/L | Safe |
| Ammonia Source: Environment Agency | 0.089 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Nitrate Source: Environment Agency | 2.31 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Chromium Source: Environment Agency | 0.0015 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | Safe |
| Copper Source: Environment Agency | 0.0162 mg/L | 2 mg/L | 2 mg/L | Safe |
How it's changed
BS5quality score, 2020–2026
Water quality has improved over the past 6 years.
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