Bristol offers your business information on local utility service providers that can provide your business the high-quality service you have come to expect.
Water
The Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA) is the water supplier for Bristol County, Rhode Island. Current rates are available on the BCWA website at: https://bcwari.com/currentwaterrates-2/.
Bristol County Water Authority: 1-401-245-2022
Property Insurance (Flood)
The Town of Bristol participates in the Community Rating System of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and has been elevated to a Class 7 under this program. Participation in this program rewards the Town for good flood plain management and results in reduced flood insurance premiums for Bristol property owners who are policy holders.
Cable & Broadband
i3 Broadband: 1-401-247-1250
Cox Communications: 1-800-261-4021
Verizon: 1-401-247-1250
Energy
Electricity & Gas
National Grid is Rhode Island’s default energy service provider.
Electric: 1-800-322-3223
Gas: 1-800-870-1664
Current Electricity Rates:
http://www.ripuc.ri.gov/utilityinfo/electric/narrelecschedule3a.html
Current Gas Rates:
https://www.nationalgridus.com/media/pdfs/billing-payments/rigas_firm_rates.pdf
*The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission is responsible for reviewing and approving rates.
Business can opt to contract with a third-party energy supplier. Customers can compare energy supplier rates by visiting: https://www.ri.gov/app/dpuc/empowerri/rate_card. Supplier rates offered over set contract terms.
Trash & Recycling
Bristol Collection Service
Bristol offers its businesses rubbish and recycling receptacles for purchase. Bristol businesses can request a maximum of one 65-gallon rubbish receptacle two 65-gallon recycling receptacles. Bristol will provide complimentary weekly pickup for businesses.
Business that have additional disposal needs should contact a third-party service provider.
Bristol Department of Public Works: 1-401-253-4100
Bristol Transfer Station
Bristol businesses can purchase an annual permit to enter the Bristol Transfer Station. Businesses will be charged per pound that is disposed of.
For more information, please visit the Department of Public Works webpage here: