Bismarck
Yes. Tap water in Bismarck is low risk across 4 water systems. Meets federal drinking water standards.
4 official water systems are listed for this town. Each keeps its own rating.
Is it safe?
Bismarck City of
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 72,417 people.
Source water: surface water.
Is it safe?
South Central Regional Water District
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 3,700 people.
Source water: surface water.
Is it safe?
South Central RWD North Burleigh
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 10,400 people.
Source water: surface water.
Is it safe?
South Central Rwd-emmons
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 3,650 people.
Source water: surface water.
Source
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Period covered: October 2023 to September 2026.
Covers community water systems serving 3,300 people or more. The rating uses health-based violations of federal drinking-water standards in the last three years, and whether those violations have been fixed. Each system is placed at a town it serves, so positions are approximate.
Common questions
Can I drink the tap water in Bismarck, North Dakota?
Yes. Tap water in Bismarck is low risk across 4 water systems. Meets federal drinking water standards.
Where do these ratings come from?
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Period covered: October 2023 to September 2026.