Wasilla's water wins taste test

• Water System of the Year (over 1,000 population): City of Kotzebue.

• Water System of the Year (under 1,000 population): City of Elim.

• Wastewater System of the Year (over 1,000 population): City of Homer.

• Wastewater System of the Year (under 1,000 population): City of Wrangell.

• Water Operator of the Year (over 1,000 population): Joe Young, City of Homer.

• Water Operator of the Year (under 1,000 population): George Johnson, City of Quinhagak-Native Village of Kwinhagak.

• Wastewater Operator of the Year (over 1,000 population): Dane Shaver, City of Palmer.

• Wastewater Operator of the Year (under 1,000 population): Michael Kilgo, Talkeetna Water and Sewer System.

• Source Water Protection System of the Year (over 1,000 population): City of Palmer.

• Source Water Protection System of the Year (under 1,000 population): City of White Mountain.

• 2011 Friend of Rural Water Award: Sen. Lisa Murkowski.

• Water Taste Test Winner: City of Wasilla.

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