This study was conducted in 23 villages of the central district of Zonguldak in 2016, aiming to evaluate the compatibility of the quality of water which is used in villages. Samples obtained from the water resources of the villages and consumed in the fountains were analysed according to the physical, chemical, and microbiological standards specified in the legal regulations. 7 fountains per village were selected randomly and 161 samples were collected. All of the samples were in compliance with the standards of taste and odour qualities, pH and electrical conductivity. None of the samples were suitable for the amount of free residual chlorine. 34 (21.1%) of 161 samples for turbidity, 20 (12.4%) samples for aluminum, 3 (1.9%) samples for colour parameter, 129 (80.1%) samples for Coliform bacteria, 74 (46.0%) samples for Escherichia coli, 14 (8.7%) for Clostridium perfringens (+ spores) were not suitable according to standards. When all the parameters were evaluated together, 131(81.4%) samples were not suitable for drinking and using. Coliform bacteria and Escherichia coli levels were significantly higher in fountains on roads than fountains in settlements. It was determined that the presence of a protected area around the water resource was not a significant effect on bacteriological pollution. As a result, it can be connoted that fountains in rural areas in Zonguldak should be controlled, monitored and disinfected in order to protect public health.