OCALA, Fla. (March 24, 2023) – The City of Ocala was awarded best-tasting drinking water at the 2023 Region XI North Central Florida Best Tasting Drinking Water competition March 20, presented by the American Water Works Association Florida Section in Belleview, Florida.

Five judges completed a blind taste test of six water samples from municipalities within the region before awarding the City of Ocala with the best-tasting drinking water. Each sample was judged on taste, color, odor and clarity.

The City of Ocala will go on to compete in the “Best of the Best” Tap Water Taste Contest against regional state winners from across Florida.  Details are forthcoming.

To learn more about the City of Ocala water treatment process or to schedule a free group tour of the Water Treatment Plant, contact Gabriela Sullivan at wrcoordinator@ocalafl.org or call 352-351-6772.