Gatlinburg, TENN. – (August 15, 2023) – The citizens of Tennessee are fortunate to have an abundance of water sources and local utilities that provide clean, reliable water essential to the quality of life for those who depend on it daily throughout the state.
For the residents who purchase water from Humboldt Utilities, they can now also take pride in knowing that their water ‘reigns’ supreme in Tennessee as it was recently named the state’s best tasting water in a statewide competition conducted by the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD).
The Statewide Best Tasting Water Competition was recently held by TAUD at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The drinking water samples were judged on their clarity, bouquet, and taste.
“I am so proud of our team at Humboldt Utilities on this great accomplishment,” said Humboldt Utilities Plant Operator Tyler Landrum. “It truly takes all of us working together to make this possible and are so thankful for the recognition in providing such an award winning service to our customers.”
“It is an honor to be named the statewide winner in 2023,” said Humboldt Utilities General Manager Alex Smith. “Our dedicated staff works hard to provide the people we serve with the highest water quality possible at the lowest possible rate. We take that responsibility very seriously.”
In addition to Humboldt Utilities, the other finalists that qualified to compete by winning a regional event were Lakeview Utility District, West Knox Utility District, Norris Water Commission, City of McMinnville, Winchester Utility System, Second South Cheatham Utility District, Loretto Utilities, and Eastside Utility District.
“The customers of Humboldt Utilities should take comfort in knowing they have a staff working hard everyday to provide them with clean, great tasting water that’s so necessary in our everyday lives,” said Kyle Grainger of Knoxville’s WVLT-TV who participated as one of the judges of the competition. “This is truly an accomplishment to be proud of.”
As the statewide winner of the 2023 competition, Humboldt Utilities will advance to compete at the National Best Tasting Water in America competition in February 2024 during the National Rural Water Association’s Rural Water Rally Conference in Washington D.C.
About TAUD
The Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD) is comprised of America’s finest water, wastewater and natural gas personnel providing the highest quality of service for Tennessee’s residents. TAUD provides training, technical assistance, and advocacy to these industry professionals. For more information about TAUD, please visit www.taud.org or follow on Facebook (Tennessee Association of Utility Districts) and Instagram @taudwater.
