Pennsylvania · population 9,982
Lead pipes in Bristol, PA
133 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bristol (population 9,982) gets its water from Aqua PA Bristol. That system reported 6 lead and 127 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,669, with 3,012 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Aqua PA Bristol's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 73%
Latest lead test for Aqua PA Bristol (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Aqua PA Bristol.
Water systems serving Bristol
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua PA BristolMain system | 6 | 127 | 3,012 | 1.1% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Bristol
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua PA Bristol's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Tullytownno lead reported
- Penndel12,784 unknown
- Langhorne Manor12,784 unknown
- Langhorne12,784 unknown
- Morrisville2 lead + galv. lines
- Yardley245 lead + galv. lines
- Newtown31 lead + galv. lines
- Bryn Athyn4,650 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bristol, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua PA Bristol, which serves Bristol, reported 6 lead and 127 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,012 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bristol?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bristol in Aqua PA Bristol's service area (PWSID PA1090001).
How do I check whether my Bristol home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua PA Bristol's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Bristol be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Aqua PA Bristol whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.