Bristol Water and Sewer Department

Bristol Water and Sewer Department The Bristol Water & Sewer Department provides potable water to the residents in the City of Bristol. Our water comes from 6 reservoirs and 3 well fields.

The Bristol Water Department is a department of the City of Bristol. We provide Public Drinking Water and Fire Protection to approximately 90% of the City of Bristol. The Bristol Water Department consists of four divisions - Water Treatment, Metering and Cross-Connections, Construction and Office. The department has 36 full time employees and is overseen by the Board of Water Commissioners. Our di

stribution system staff manages over 300 miles of water mains, 18,000 service connections, and 1,400 public fire hydrants. The department owns and maintains over 5,000 acres of watershed in Bristol, Burlington, Harwinton and Plymouth. Our staff holds many State of Connecticut Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Cross-Connection and Backflow Preventer Testing licenses.

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08/28/2026

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On Monday, August 31, 2026, the Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue its 2026 hydrant flushing season. Due to increased discoloration, we will continue flushing these areas until the next area is posted.

The following areas may be affected:
Westwood Terrace, Seminary Street, Camp Street, Constance Lane, Camp Street, French Street, Mark Street, Paul Street, Burton Street, Duncan Street, O'Sullivan Drive, Pheasant Run Road, Kozani Street, Beths Avenue, Anthony Drive, Vera Road, Mt. View Avenue, Elizabeth Road, and some surrounding areas.
We will flush hydrants on these streets and adjacent areas from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to allow customers to run their cold water until it runs clear. Low pressure and discolored water are to be expected during flushing and for short periods afterwards. We recommend you refrain from washing clothes during this period. You should run an outside faucet or the cold water in your bathtub until the water runs clear.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department


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08/24/2026

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On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue its 2026 hydrant flushing season. Due to increased discoloration, we will continue flushing these areas until the next area is posted.

The following areas may be affected:
Jewel Street, Milton Road, Hotchkiss Drive, Westwood Terrace, Seminary Street, Camp Street, Constance Lane, French Street, Goshen Court, Danbury Lane, Windsor Lane, Stevens Street, Jefferson Avenue, Coolidge Avenue Mare Road, and some surrounding areas.

We will flush hydrants on these streets and adjacent areas from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to allow customers to run their cold water until it runs clear. Low pressure and discolored water are to be expected during flushing and for short periods afterwards. We recommend you refrain from washing clothes during this period. You should run an outside faucet or the cold water in your bathtub until the water runs clear.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department


08/17/2026

Wastewater Pollution Control Facility, 75 Battisto Road

Please excuse increased odors, as expected, while the Sewer Division replaces spent biofilter material with new material in one of three biofilters at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Biofilters are used in the facility's odor control system.
Work begins today, 8.17.26, and is expected to be finished by 9.11.26, or sooner.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.


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08/14/2026

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On Monday, August 17, 2026, the Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue its 2026 hydrant flushing season. Due to increased discoloration, we will continue flushing these areas until the next area is posted.

The following areas may be affected:
Stafford Avenue, Bel-Air Drive, Jewel Street, Milton Road, Hotchkiss Drive, Westwood Terrace, Seminary Street, Camp Street, Constance Lane, Camp Street, French Street, Mark Street, Paul Street, Burton Street, and some surrounding areas.
We will flush hydrants on these streets and adjacent areas from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to allow customers to run their cold water until it runs clear. Low pressure and discolored water are to be expected during flushing and for short periods afterwards. We recommend you refrain from washing clothes during this period. You should run an outside faucet or the cold water in your bathtub until the water runs clear.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department


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08/10/2026

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On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue our 2026 hydrant flushing season. Due to increased discoloration, we will continue flushing these areas until the next area is posted.

The following areas may be affected:
Sheffield Lane, Blue Meadow Road, Delmar Drive, Maiden Lane, Glen Eagle Drive, Caesar Drive, Laird Road, and some of the surrounding areas.
Rathbun Road, Carol Avenue, Westchester Drive, Carol Avenue, Ladyslipper Lane, Brookside Drive, and some of the surrounding areas.
We will flush hydrants on these streets and the adjacent areas starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m., to allow customers to run their cold water until it runs clear. Low pressure and discolored water are to be expected during flushing and for short periods afterwards. We recommend you refrain from washing clothes during this period. You should run an outside faucet or the cold water in your bathtub until the water runs clear.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department


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08/04/2026

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On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue our 2026 hydrant flushing season. Due to increased discoloration, we will continue flushing these areas until the next area is posted.

The following areas may be affected:
Shrub Road, Oak Hill Road, Buckboard Lane, Richard Court, Saw Mill Road, Mandy Lane, Winding Brook Road, Bentley Road, Arrowhead Drive, and some of the surrounding areas.
Brook Street, Rathbun Road, Carol Avenue, Westchester Drive, Carol Avenue, Ladyslipper Lane, Brookside Drive, Morningside Dr. West, Morningside Dr. East, Morningside Dr. West, Lancaster Road, Boardman Street, Collins Road, and some of the surrounding areas.
We will flush hydrants on these streets and the adjacent areas starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m., to allow customers to run their cold water until it runs clear. Low pressure and discolored water are to be expected during flushing and for short periods afterwards. We recommend you refrain from washing clothes during this period. You should run an outside faucet or the cold water in your bathtub until the water runs clear.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department


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08/03/2026

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On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue our 2026 hydrant flushing season. Due to increased discoloration, we will continue flushing these areas until the next area is posted.
The following areas may be affected:

Carriage Rd, Plank Hill Rd, Lufkin La, Strawberry Hill Rd, Cherry Hill Dr and Stevens St at Strawberry HilL and some of the surrounding areas.

We will flush hydrants on these streets and the adjacent areas starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m., to allow customers to run their cold water until it runs clear. Low pressure and discolored water are to be expected during flushing and for short periods afterwards. We recommend you refrain from washing clothes during this period. You should run an outside faucet or the cold water in your bathtub until the water runs clear.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department

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07/24/2026

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On Monday, July 27, 2026, the Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue our 2026 hydrant flushing season. Due to increased discoloration, we will continue flushing these areas until the next area is posted.

The following areas may be affected:
Country Lane, Boulder Drive, Stafford Avenue, Driftwood Road, Dogwood Lane, Beechwood Lane, Old Farm Road, Country Lane, Carriage Road, Plank Hill Road, Lufkin Lane, Strawberry Hill Road, Cherry Hill Drive, Stevens Street, and some of the surrounding areas.
Farmington Avenue, Dorothy Road, John Avenue, Missal Avenue, Collier Avenue, Louisiana Avenue, Fanway Avenue, Morris Avenue, Louisiana Avenue, Columbus Avenue, Dallas Avenue, and some areas as far away as King Street, Broad Street, Brook Street, Stafford Avenue, and some of the surrounding areas.

We will flush hydrants on these streets and the adjacent areas starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m., to allow customers to run their cold water until it runs clear. Low pressure and discolored water are to be expected during flushing and for short periods afterwards. We recommend you refrain from washing clothes during this period. You should run an outside faucet or the cold water in your bathtub until the water runs clear.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department


07/23/2026

We want to Congratulate the Bristol Girls Little League Softball Team on their win today!!! Absolutely amazing win and our staff wanted to come by to say Congratulations in their own way!

Girls Little League Softball

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119 Riverside Avenue
Bristol, CT
06010

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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(860) 582-7431

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