Water Utilities to Compete in “Best of the Best” Water Taste Test and Pipe Tapping Competition

Water utilities from across North America will compete in events at the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE19) in Denver over the next two days. The conference has attracted approximately 12,000 water quality professionals to the Colorado Convention Center.

ACE19 features the most extensive professional program in the water industry and an exposition showcasing the latest and most significant water technology in the world.

Media are invited to attend the following events: 

TODAY
“Best of the Best” Water Taste Test
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Utilities compete to determine who has the “best of the best” tasting water.

Wednesday, June 12
Pipe Tapping Competition Finals
10:35 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Top utility teams race to tap a cement-lined ductile iron pipe.
See: Video of past competition.

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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 51,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.