The New York State Fair in Syracuse hosts a wide variety of competitions involving crafts, food, livestock, flowers, talent, and more, but one local municipality walked away with a victory in the most refreshing competition of all.



Hamilton County’s Blue Mountain Lake Water District won the 29th Annual New York Tap Water Taste Contest, after more than 200 fairgoers sampled five regional winners. Blue Mountain Lake defeated the Village of Lyndonville, the City of Ithaca, the City of Schenectady, and the City of Mt. Vernon to claim its title.

According to WaterWorld.com, “The New York State Tap Water Taste Contest is a friendly, non-scientific competition intended to highlight the importance of taste and quality in drinking water, a vital public health resource.”

Congratulations to the Blue Mountain Lake Water District, and we may pay you a visit next time we get thirsty!

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