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In addition to our technical sessions, during the Meet & Greet afternoon event, attendees can participate in the Water Taste Test or test their skills in the Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Competition. Everything you need to know to participate is outlined below!
Water Taste Test Competition
HRWA is looking for the best tasting water in Hawai‘i!
The winner will receive round trip airfare & hotel accommodations for one to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National “Great American Water Taste Test” in February 2027.
Eligibility
All Public Water Systems in the State of Hawai'i are eligible to participate in this contest. The utility must be a PWS recognized by the primacy agency. It must be a system that has its own wells and does not purchase water from another system. Please follow the contest rules and details listed below to participate in the competition.
Competition Rules & Information
The contest will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, during the Meet & Greet afternoon event.
Prior registration is not required. Simply follow the rules below.
The sample must be taken within the distribution system by a qualified operator and placed within a glass container of approximately 1 quart in size. Only one sample per utility.
Samples should be kept cold and packed in ice when traveling to the event.
Samples need to be brought to the registration desk no later than 2:00 pm on November 18, 2026.
All samples will be given a tag when dropping off your sample at the registration desk. Do not leave samples in the registration area without this tag.
A panel of Distinguished Taste Testers will judge all water samples in a blind taste test based on clarity, taste, and odor.
Questions? Contact Jade Chihara at jade@hawaiirwa.org or (808) 756-0841.
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Competition
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Competition
HRWA acknowledges the special skills it takes to be a licensed BPA Tester and wants to honor that specialty with your very own competition. This is a great opportunity to show off your skills on testing an RP assembly while having lots of fun!
HRWA acknowledges the special skills it takes to be a licensed BPA Tester and wants to honor that specialty with your very own competition. This is a great opportunity to show off your skills on testing an RP assembly while having lots of fun!
Advance Registration Not Required - just show up and compete!
Advance Registration Not Required - just show up and compete!
When: November 18, 2026
When: November 18, 2026
Where: Meet & Greet Evening Event
Where: Meet & Greet Evening Event
Time: TBA
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