Outreach and Events

Upcoming Events

Saint Paul Regional Water Services is excited to host and participate in a variety of community events. Whether you're looking to engage with us directly or find us at city-wide gatherings, here's what's on the horizon:

Safe Summer Nights

Safe Summer Nights is an annual series of events hosted by St Paul Police and St Paul Parks and Recreation. The events are free, open to the public, and feature free food, activities for children, and opportunities to meet city staff from several departments as well as community partners.

July 18: Dayton's Bluff Recreation Center (800 Conway St) - 5pm - 7pm

July 25: Highland Park Community Center (1978 Ford Parkway) - 5pm - 7pm

August 1: Battle Creek Recreation Center (75 Winthrop St S) - 5pm - 7pm

August 15: West Minnehaha Recreation Center (685 W Minnehaha Ave) - 5pm - 7pm

Highland Tower Open House

The Highland Water Tower is a Highland neighborhood landmark located at the intersection of Snelling Avenue and Ford Parkway. The tower was designed by notable architect Clarence Wigington and completed in 1928. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

The tower is open to the public twice a year: the third weekend in July and the second weekend in October.

In 2024, those dates will be July 20-21 and October 12-13. The tower is open from 9am - 5pm both Saturday and Sunday on each of those weekends.

Vehicle Fair

Explore cars, trucks, and specialty vehicles of all shapes and sizes at the Linwood Recreational Center Vehicle Fair on August 8 from 4pm - 7pm.

Rice and Larpenteur Block Party

Find us at the Summer Block Party hosted by the Rice and Larpenteur Alliance on August 17.

The event will take place at 1675 Rice St from 11am - 3pm and feature live music, local food, and activites for all ages.

Water for Events

If you are organizing an event in the SPRWS service area and need access to clean, safe drinking water, SPRWS is here to help. Our team is committed to providing efficient and sustainable solutions to keep your event participants hydrated.

Water Wagon

The Water Wagon is equipped to handle large crowds efficiently, ensuring your attendees have access to chilled drinking water. It features eight bottle fillers, eight water fountains, and one dog bowl. Suitable for public events from May 1st to October 15th.

Key Requirements:

• The event must be within the SPRWS service area and open to the public.
• The site must have a paved, level surface capable of supporting at least 7,000 pounds.
• A minimum expected attendance of 200 people is required.
• SPRWS must be provided space to set up a table and pop-up tent to engage with event attendees.
• Water Wagon provides drinking water only. If water is needed for other purposes (hand washing, food and drink preparation, cleaning, etc.) event coordinators must apply for a potable hydrant adaptor or hydrant meter.

Availability and Booking:

• Requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance through our online application.
• Booking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• We may not be able to accommodate all requests.

Water Wagon Request Form

Hydrant Adaptors

Hydrant adaptors are available for potable drinking water and other event needs (hand washing, food and drink preparation, cleaning, etc.). For more information contact the SPRWS engineering service unit at 651-266-6270 or in person at 1900 Rice St, St Paul, MN 55113 between 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.

Facility Tours

Facility tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at how SPRWS operates and performs water treatment. These tours are designed to enlighten participants and answer questions about the complexities of water treatment. They are ideal for educational groups, environmental enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the inner workings of water services.

NOTE: Tours are currently on hold due to the construction of our new treatment facility. We are excited about the upgrades and improvements this new plant will bring to our community's water services. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to resuming tours once construction is completed. Stay tuned for updates on when we will be able to welcome you back for a tour. 

While our tours are on hold, we invite you to visit the About Your Water web page for a digital overview of our treatment process.

Community Panel

The SPRWS Community Panel serves as a vital link between SPRWS and the customers it serves. The panel has three focus areas:

• Community Education
• Affordability
• Workforce Development

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers who want to be involved! The panel is composed of stakeholders from various backgrounds and offers a platform to voice opinions, share insight, and contribute to decision making.

To apply fill out and and submit the SPRWS Community Panel Interest Form.