KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The City of Lawrence announced Friday that its Clinton Water Treatment Plant has been awarded “Best Tasting Tap Water” in Kansas.
Lawrence was chosen as the winner at the Kansas Section of the American Water Works Association and the Kansas Water Environment Association’s annual joint conference that was held in Topeka on Aug. 26.
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“This award is a prestigious honor within the water industry and recognizes the extraordinary effort it takes year-round to provide safe, high-quality drinking water,” the city said in a news release.
“Winning this award reflects not just the quality of Lawrence’s water, but also the dedication, expertise and tireless work of the city’s water treatment team. The Clinton Plant operators and staff maintain strict compliance with state and federal regulations, working around the clock to ensure that every drop of water reaching Lawrence residents is clean, safe and great-tasting.”
To qualify for the contest, water systems must have no state or federal drinking water violations in the previous year.
By receiving this award, the Clinton Plant is now eligible to represent Kansas at the “Best of the Best” national contest at the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference & Exposition, scheduled for June 21–24, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
