(Schenectady, NY) Last year the Town of Niskayuna won back their title for the best tasting drinking water in Schenectady County and then went on to win Best Tasting Drinking Water in New York State!   Will they retain their title in 2018 or lose it to past New York State Champions Town of Rotterdam or City of Schenectady?  Or will Glenville, Scotia or Princetown pull an upset?

Find out Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 11am – 1pm as local municipalities in Schenectady County do battle to determine who has the best tasting drinking water.   The winner will go on to the regional competition in Albany and if successful, the State finals held at the New York State Fair in Syracuse.

“Schenectady County is proud to have some of the most popular and tastiest drinking water in New York State as evidenced by our State Champions Town of Niskayuna, City of Schenectady and Town of Rotterdam,” said Anthony Jasenski, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature.  “Our residents get to be the judge, so I encourage everyone to come down to the Farmers Market and choose who will represent Schenectady County in the Regional and State competitions.”

WHAT:          2017 Schenectady County Best Tasting Drinking Water Competition

WHO:            Schenectady County Towns, Villages, and City are planning on competing in the taste test.

WHEN:          Thursday, July 20, 2017

                        11am – 1:00pm

WHERE:       Downtown Schenectady Farmers’ Market

                        (Corner of Jay Street and Liberty Street near City Hall)

VISUALS:      Farmers Market, Members of the Community, Elected Officials