Nationwide Water Taste Testing Ranks Alameda County Water District in Top Five by Alameda County Water District Aug 12, 2022 Member Submitted News The Alameda County Water District placed in the top five of the best tasting water in the nation for the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Best of the Best Water Taste Test at their Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE22) in San Antonio, Texas. Representing the California and Nevada region for AWWA, ACWD served competition judges a sample of its tasty tap going head-to-head against other top water agencies from around the nation. A panel of water industry experts at the June conference sipped water and judged samples from 25 entrants representing different regions across the country. The judges narrowed the competition, with ACWD finishing as a top five finalist in the field. The event was sponsored by Brown and Caldwell, an engineering and construction firm solely focused on U.S. water and environmental sectors. “Being selected to represent California and Nevada and placing as a top finalist in a nationwide taste test judged by water industry peers is a testament to our water quality. Highlighting this accomplishment during National Water Quality Month validates our commitment to a mission everyone at ACWD strives to uphold daily – providing high-quality water to customers,” said ACWD Board President John Weed. ACE22, which brought more than 8,000 water experts to San Antonio, Texas, is the longest-running water conference in the world, having first convened in 1881. The event features expert presentations and an exposition of companies showcasing the latest innovations in water technology. Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most important resource. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.