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. 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 went on to the New York State region finals in New York City on August 26.

The contest contended the Nassau County Champ, Plainview Water District, against the Suffolk County Winner, Greenlawn Water District, as well as the Westchester/Rockland County winner, City of Yonkers. The Plainview Water District was selected as the downstate winner with 90 votes cast. The water from the Plainview Water District was then entered in the New York State finals.

The finals took place at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, New York on September 1st. The Department of Environmental Conservation hosted the contest and was sponsored by the New York State Section of the American Water Works Association (NYSAWWA). The professional organization represents New York State public drinking water purveyors who supply potable water to over 15 million people. The contest squared off nine other water purveyors. Visitors to the State Fair were asked to participate in the blind taste test. In a close vote Plainview did not come home victorious. Despite the loss Plainview Water District is among the best on Long Island.

"Even though not all suppliers win the competition, all residents and water purveyors are winners because New York drinking water is of very high quality. The quality of the Plainview Water District's 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.