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Free drinking water for community events

Water Wagon set up at an event in a park

Water Wagon

Niagara Region's Water Wagon provides free, clean drinking water to not-for-profit and charitable events across Niagara from May to October.

Book the Water Wagon

Is your event eligible?

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Open to the public and run by a not-for-profit or charitable organization
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Expected attendance of at least 400 people, including staff and volunteers
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Open for a minimum of four hours, between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
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A level gravel or paved space of at least 15' x 42' available for the wagon
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A road or pathway accessible during the event to allow the wagon to be picked up, refilled, and returned if needed
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Drinking cups or containers provided or available for sale, or promotion of refillable water bottles in event advertising
Water hauler truck

Holds 3,400 litres of drinking water

That's the equivalent of 6,800 single-use 500 mL water bottles. Bring your own cups or encourage attendees to use refillable bottles. Available for drinking purposes only.

Booking terms and conditions

Niagara Region reserves the right to:

  • Decline requests for events that do not align with the intent of the program or do not maximize the value and impact of the service
  • Cancel a booking with suitable notice at any time, including in the event of a Regional work stoppage or labour disruption
  • Withdraw service on the day of the event without advance notice if the agreed terms and conditions are not met upon arrival