Best Tasting Water Committee

The Best-Tasting Water in Michigan Contest celebrates the high-quality drinking water provided by public water systems across the state.

• Who can enter? Only Michigan public water supplies.

• How is it judged? A panel of judges evaluates appearance, aroma, and taste in a blind taste test.

How it works:

1. Regional Contests – Four regional winners are selected through local competitions.

2. State Finals – Regional champions compete for the title of Best-Tasting Water in Michigan.

3. National Stage – The state winner represents Michigan at the AWWA ACE in June, competing against other states.

This contest highlights the skill and dedication of Michigan’s water professionals in delivering safe, clean, and refreshing drinking water.

2025 Regional Winners

Congratulations to Mancelona Area Water and Sewer Authority, the City of Lowell, East Lansing-Meridian Water and Sewer Authority, and the City of Marquette for earning regional titles of Best Tasting Water in Michigan at the Spring Regional Water Seminars and U.P. Spring Water Conference! These regional champions will face off for the statewide title later this year at MI-ACE 2025.

The 2024 winner is... B ig congratulations to Negaunee Township for taking home the title of Best Tasting Water in Michigan for 2024! The win was announced at MI-ACE 2024, where regional champions from across the state went head-to-head for top honors. With its fresh, clean flavor, Negaunee Township’s water stood out to the judges and earned the chance to represent Michigan in the national Best of the Best Taste Test at AWWA’s Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE) in 2025. Cheers to Negaunee Township for setting the bar high!