Wingecarribee Water: Best Tasting Tap Water in NSW and ACT

Wingecarribee Shire Council's water treatment plant has been awarded the prestigious 2024 IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water title for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. 

The award, presented by the Water Industry Operations Association of Australia (WIOA), recognises the exceptional quality of our drinking water. Water samples from across the state were blind-tasted and judged on factors such as taste, clarity, and odour.

This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Water Services Team, who work tirelessly to ensure that our community receives a reliable supply of clean, safe, and great-tasting water. 

“It's incredibly rewarding to be named the best-tasting tap water source in NSW,” said said Wingecarribee Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick. “Our dedicated team works hard to maintain the highest standards, and it's fantastic to see their efforts recognised with this award. 

“The competition celebrates the individuals and organisations that strive hard, some in very trying circumstances, to ensure their communities are supplied with safe drinking water every day,” said Dean Barnett, Chief Executive Officer of WIOA. “We want to draw people’s attention to the great work that is going on behind the scenes in their local communities to help shape and secure Australia’s water future.” 

Mr Barnett also acknowledged IXOM’s support of the Best Tasting Tap Water competition. “Thanks to IXOM’s unwavering commitment to the industry, we continue to be able to run the competition.”

The CEO of Master Plumbers Association of NSW, and Southern Highlands local, Nathaniel Smith applauded Council for the achievement. “Delivering high-quality, safe drinking water to our communities is an essential service, and being recognised as the best-tasting tap water is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of everyone involved. Congratulations to Wingecarribee Shire Council for this incredible accomplishment”.  

Wingecarribee Shire Council will compete for the coveted title of Australia's Best Tasting Tap Water in Tasmania later this month. The winner will have the honour of representing Australia at the prestigious Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Competition in West Virginia, USA.