In response to the city of Lincoln boil order issued today, the city of Bismarck wants to assure the citizens of Bismarck that the city of Bismarck provides safe, high quality drinking water. The city of Bismarck tests 20 sample sites weekly to assure safe, quality drinking water throughout the distribution system.

The city of Bismarck provides the city of Lincoln with their water source. The water goes through a master meter that has a backflow preventer which ensures that no water flows back into the city of Bismarck water system.

The boil order effects only the City of Lincoln distribution system, not the city of Bismarck.

Questions regarding the city of Lincoln boil order should be directed to the city of Lincoln.