This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. OCTORARO RESERVOIR — When Noel Brandon has blind-tasted tap water, he's found the gulf between yuck and yum to be pretty wide. "It's easy to tell the difference between good water and bad water," the Chester Water Authority board chair told PA Local.