Water in Richmond found to be quite tasty

By Hailey Renault
Updated August 21 2014 - 8:38pm, first published 8:30pm

RICHMOND’S newly filtered town water supply was judged the tastiest drop at this year’s Mount Isa semi-final for Orica’s Best of the Best Queensland Water Taste Test. The North West shire relies on bore water to keep its residents hydrated – a source often known for its distinctive odour and taste. Conference guests were asked to blind test water from Mount Isa, Barcaldine and Richmond and vote on the best sample based on taste, smell and overall quality. 

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