Iola’s water rated best in state (again!)

Four the 14th time in the past 20 years, Iola water plant employees topped all comers in a quiz bowl-style competition to rate their knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes. In addition, the city's water was rated as the best-tasting water in the state, for the fourth time in the past 11 years.

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September 11, 2026 - 2:13 PM

Iola Water Plant Superintendent Lyndon Kern, from left, stands with plant workers Alec Sager, Brandon Thomas and Joseph Froggatte after Iola was recognized this week for having the state’s best-tasting water. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register

Iolans can once again boast of having the best tasting water in the state — and having the most knowledgeable water plant employees.

The city’s water plant operators Brandon Thomas, Joseph Froggatte and Alec Sager continued what has become an annual tradition by taking the top honors Wednesday at the Kansas Water Environment Association and American Waterworks Association competition in Wichita.

The trio earned the trophy for best tasting water, and also took first place in a quiz bowl-style competition in which teams are tested on various water and wastewater…

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