It is always fun to spend time with Tom Dorr, Under Secretary for Rural Development for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

 

In his second year of participating, Dorr was one of three judges at the 8^th Annual Great American Water Taste Test.  He joined Melanie Rhinehart, Legislative Director for Congressman Earl Pomeroy (North Dakota) and David Roskowic, Area Manager for Engineered Storage Products.

 

As he sniffed, slurped and gurgled the five different water samples, Dorr shinned brightly.  His beaming smile and engaging dialogue with the other judges helped to make the event grand.  They quickly made their selection and the winning water came from the Three Rivers Fire District in Massachusetts.  The Town of Avilla became the Silver Medal Winner followed by the City of Mt. Shasta, California.

 

During the event all emphasis was on the excellent water available in rural America.  Dorr shared many kind words about Rural Water showing the cooperative spirit of USDA’s Rural Development. Said succinctly, “Their efforts combined with Rural Water’s have changed the lives of millions.”

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