The study analyzed rural drinking water quality in Zhaoping from 2009 to 2011. Water samples were tested using standard methods, with an overall pass rate of 36.33%. The pass rate increased annually, but microorganism pollution was a serious issue. Centralized water supply had a higher pass rate than decentralized supply. It is recommended to expand centralized water supply, improve water purification and disinfection to ensure safe drinking water in rural areas.