Special Events

Free water filling stations and dispensers now available for special events in Truckee!

Water bottle filling stations are a great way to reduce single-use plastic water bottle waste, reduce the amount of trash pick up after an event, and demonstrate to event attendees your organization’s dedication to sustainability! It is also an opportunity to treat event attendees to our amazing Truckee Mountain Filtered tap water sourced from a mountain aquifer in Martis Valley.

There are two mobile water filling stations and two 5-gallon water dispensers available for reservation. Event organizers can reserve any number or combination of mobile stations/dispensers as long as they are available.

The mobile water stations (pictured above and to the left) have two spigots event attendees can use to fill a reusable cup or water bottle. The station needs to be connected to a potable water source via a 25 foot long potable water hose that is provided with each station. Event organizers should encourage attendees to bring a reusable water bottle to refill at these stations.

The two 5-gallon water dispensers (pictured above and to the right) will be empty upon pick up. They do not connect to a potable water source and need to be refilled throughout an event by the event organizer. The water dispensers may only be filled with water and should not be filled with any other type of beverage.

Using the mobile water filling stations and dispensers is also a great way to begin transitioning to a single-use plastic water bottle free Truckee. Starting April 22, 2025 special events in Truckee will need to comply with the Town’s Single-Use Plastic Bottle and Paper Carton Ordinance which prohibits the sale and commercial distribution of water in single-use plastic water bottles and paper cartons. To keep this program available for free, those who reserve the mobile water filling stations and/or dispensers may be responsible for any costs to replace or repair lost or damaged components.

If you are interested in requesting a reservation, please fill out the form here.

Guidelines: Where to pick up, how to set up, clean, and return the water bottling filling stations

Fact Sheet – Special Events Plastic Bottle Ordinance (English/Español)

FAQ Sheet – Special Events Plastic Bottle Ordinance (English/Español)

Please email Sustainability@TownOfTruckee.gov with any questions.