Hydration Station

UK Recycling has made available a 4-spigot, table-top water dispenser to all UK departments and registered student organizations to promote reuse and waste reduction on campus. The unit can provide filtered and chilled water to any outdoor event where a water connection is available within 200 feet for any event at least two hours long. Click here for a map of available water connection locations on campus.

The Hydration Station comes with a stainless-steel table-top with a built-in shelf and a stainless-steel cooler. For chilled water, event organizers will need to provide ice for the cooler. UK Recycling recommends two bags of ice for every two hours used at the event, but exact amounts needed will vary based on outside temperatures.

The Hydration Station is available for reservation on a first-come, first-served basis. To request the Hydration Station, please follow these steps on UK’s Event Management System (EMS):

1. Under the "Scheduled Services", select “$ - PPD Delivery”.
2. Request use of the Hydration Station under the “PPD Delivery” description and indicate the location of where you would like it placed.

Use of the Hydration Station is completely free for any UK Department, Office, or Registered Student Organization, including setup and teardown. However, drinkware and ice will not be provided.

Please let us know how you plan to promote the Hydration Station and waste reduction at your event. Examples are indicated below:

• The event will utilize yard signs to direct attendees towards the Hydration Station. Yard signs are available upon request. Please indicate your interest on the EMS request.
• Reusable drinkware will be provided at the Hydration Station.
• The event will not provide disposable water bottles/cups.
• The Hydration Station will be included with event promotion.

For Additional questions or concerns, please contact UK Recycling at recycle@uky.edu.