The City of DeKalb Water Division was recently recognized as a finalist as one of the Top 6 best tasting water supplies in North America.
The “Best of the Best” Water Taste Test Competition was held on June 12, 2024, in Anaheim California at the annual ACE24 American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) National Convention. The competition included water supplies from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
DeKalb was awarded a chance to compete at the national water conference after having won first place at the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) State Water Taste Test Competition held in April 2024. Water was judged based on clarity, taste, and odor. To be eligible to compete in the competition, the water supply must be in full compliance with all state and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drinking water standards and regulations.
The winner of the "Best of the Best" Competition was the City of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The other finalist included:
- New Jersey American Water, Camden, New Jersey
- Northeast Sammamish Water District, Sammamish, Washington
- City of DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois
- City of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Lewis and Clark Rural Water System, South Dakota
DeKalb is honored to have been named as one of the best tasting water supplies in the country. The award recognizes the importance and commitment that our community places on maintaining a high-quality public water system. The City appreciates the continued support of our valued customers, ensuring that DeKalb’s water will always be recognized as one of the “Best of the Best”.