Bristol, RI

Low Risk (27/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Bristol in Rhode Island · Population: 50,568

TRI sites such as Tpi Composites Inc.; Saint-Gobain; Covalence Specialty Adhesives LLC; SDWIS systems such as BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY; SHADOW WOODS AT DEER BROOK; TOUISSET POINT WATER TRUST anchor Bristol, RI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 27/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Bristol include SHADOW WOODS AT DEER BROOK; TELEMARK VILLAGE; TRIPPLEWOOD RESORT CONDOS, while Tpi Composites Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 27/100 (Low Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Bristol -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Bristol, RI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-33.6%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-33.6%

26.6 thousand lb → 17.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Bristol, RI's total reported releases fell from 26.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 17.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Bristol, RI's air releases fell from 26.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 17.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
50,568
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
7
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
137.7K lbs

Water Systems (7)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 49,000 0
SHADOW WOODS AT DEER BROOK 300 2
TOUISSET POINT WATER TRUST 225 0
DAWN HILL HOME REHAB AND HEALTHCARE, THE 220 0
TELEMARK VILLAGE 82 17
TRIPPLEWOOD RESORT CONDOS 60 3
WINNISQUAM RESORT CONDOS 42 0

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Tpi Composites Inc. 119.2K lbs
2 Saint-Gobain 12.1K lbs
3 Covalence Specialty Adhesives LLC 6.4K lbs

Cities in Bristol (3)

Bristol
2 facilities · 1 water
Warren
1 facilities · 3 water
Barrington
0 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Bristol, Rhode Island?
Bristol, RI has an environmental risk score of 27/100 (Low Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 7 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Bristol?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Bristol, RI in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Bristol?
Bristol, RI has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 137.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Bristol?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Bristol, RI. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Bristol?
Bristol, RI has 7 EPA-regulated water systems. 3 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Bristol?
Environmental compliance in Bristol, Rhode Island is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Rhode Island state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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