POCATELLO — Pocatello’s tap water was recently voted as one of the best tasting in North America.

Earlier this month, the Gate City placed in the top five in the “Best of the Best” Tap Water Taste Test competition at the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas.

According to the City of Pocatello, this competition consisted of regional winners from water-tasting contests from across the continent. A judging panel rated each water system on its flavor.

Alderwood Water and Wastewater District in Lynnwood, Washington, won first place in the competition. The City of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, the City of Moline, Illinois, and Boston Sewer and Water won second, third and fourth place, respectively. The city of Pocatello rounded out the top 5.

Though the fourth and fifth place winners were not formally awarded, Pocatello city officials said they were still recognized for their accomplishments.

“After winning the regional competition, this award is icing on the cake,” said Justin Armstrong, the city of Pocatello Water Department superintendent, in a news release. “The City of Pocatello’s Water Department has an enormous amount of pride in the clean, safe and great tasting water that’s delivered to the Gate City’s homes and businesses.”