City of Norman Wins Top Water Taste Award in Southwest Competition
The City of Norman, Oklahoma, has won first place in the 2026 Southwest American Water Works Association Water Taste contest.
Oklahoma City, OK, November 10, 2026 — The City of Norman, Oklahoma, has received the first-place award in the 2026 Southwest American Water Works Association (SWAAWA) Water Taste contest. This recognition highlights the quality of the municipal water supply.
The competition, organized by the SWAAWA, is designed to recognize excellence in water treatment and distribution, focusing on the taste and purity of public water systems. Norman’s water was evaluated against entries from municipalities across the Southwest region.
Winning such a contest indicates a high standard in the filtration and treatment processes employed by the city’s water department. While the specific criteria and judging panel for the 2026 SWAAWA contest were not detailed in the provided information, such events typically involve blind taste tests conducted by a panel of judges, assessing factors like clarity, aroma, and overall palatability.
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is a professional organization dedicated to clean, safe, affordable, and abundant water. Its regional sections, like the SWAAWA, host various events and contests to promote best practices and public awareness regarding water quality.
The City of Norman’s achievement places it among the leaders in water quality for the region. Further details regarding the specific water sources, treatment technologies, or any public comments from Norman officials following the win were not immediately available. The exact date and location of the 2026 SWAAWA contest were also not specified.
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