Water Service for Large Events

This popular offering allows us to serve free, great-tasting water to hundreds of thousands of event guests! Using portable taps that connect directly to the water line, we can offer a flowing supply of chilled Louisville Pure Tap® for large public events and festivals.

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Eligibility Requirements:

  • Event must be located within the Louisville Water retail service area
  • Event date must fall between April 1 – October 31.
  • This service is geared towards large public events and is most appropriate for crowds of 1,000 – 10,000 people
  • Single-day events only**
  • Maximum event duration of 8 hours**
  • A potable water source must be located within 100-feet of the proposed event site
  • Daytime events will be given precedence over night/evening events
  • Dedicated access to ice provided by the event may be required in some instances
  • Request forms should be submitted by March 1 for priority review.  Any requests made after March 1 must be submitted at least four weeks before the event date, and will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis with limited availability

** If water service is requested for one day of a multi-day event OR for a portion of an event that is longer than 8 hours, Louisville Water must have guaranteed vehicle access to and from the setup location while the event is happening.


Sound like a good fit for your event?

Request Event Water Service

For events that do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements, our complimentary Cooler Rental program is a great alternative!

Questions about Pure Tap water service programming?

Contact Kayla Hanak – khanak@LouisvilleWater.com.