The Plainview Water District has won the prestigious title of Best Tasting Tap Water in Nassau County 2004, as part of the celebrations for National Water Week. The contest, sponsored by the Long Island Water Conference and hosted by the Source Mall in Westbury, brought water purveyors from across Long Island together for a celebration of the region's exceptionally cool, clear, crisp-tasting water. Mall consumers, who served as judges in the contest, surveyed samples from approximately 30 water supplies from across the county. After all the votes were tallied, Plainview's water came out with the highest marks for taste and quality. Plainview went on to compete against the Suffolk County winner.

The contest pitted the Nassau County Champ, Plainview Water District, against the Suffolk County Winner, Greenlawn Water District. In a close vote only one vote separated the Plainview Water District from the number one spot. Despite the loss Plainview still goes on to the New York State region finals in New York City on August 26th. Judges for the contest consisted of Nassau County Legislator Judy Jacobs, SUNY Farmingdale President Jonathan Gibralter and Suffolk Legislator Jon Cooper.

"Even though not all suppliers win the competition, all residents and water purveyors are winners because Long Island drinking water is of very high quality. The quality of our water supply is second to none across the county and we are pleased and humbled that so many people from across the county have recognized it" said Joel Kessler, chairman of the Plainview Water District Board of Commissioners.