Queensland beats NSW in Water of Origin!
Date: 10-Jun-2014
Queenslanders devastated by the second State of Origin game loss to NSW can revel in the knowledge that we have some of the best tasting water in the country.
Richmond Shire Council laid claim to the “top drop” title when attendees at the Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) Conference in Toowoomba gave its sample top scores in the 2015 Ixom Water of Origin Water Taste Test, beating the 2015 NSW Taste Test Winner, Orange City Council.
The winning sample came from Richmond Shire Council’s brand new water treatment plant that was commissioned in December last year following years of customer complaints about the odour and staining from the iron and manganese from Richmond’s water supplies.
Council secured funding of $3.6 million from the State Government to assist in development and installation of a first class water treatment plant and engaged Aeramix to design and implement the plant.
Richmond Shire Council CEO, Peter Bennett, said the plant formed part of a major overhaul of its water supplies with another $1 million spent to upgrade the water mains.
“These two projects have provided the residents of Richmond with the best water in Queensland – and NSW – and showcase the hard work the Richmond Shire Council has gone through to get the best result possible.”
The taste test competition started in Queensland in 2011 and this was the third year WIOA had taken advantage of strong interstate rivalry to promote the industry, with support from Ixom.
It is great to see a council which has put so much effort into its water supply take home the win, and we are thrilled to continue our association with this event and partnership with WIOA.