Pasadena Adds Hydration Station at Community Center
Pasadena Water and Power and Public Works installed a public water bottle-filling station at the Jackie Robinson Community Center.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Civic Engagement
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A hydration station has been installed at the Jackie Robinson Community Center at 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. as part of a Pasadena Water and Power rebate program for publicly accessible bottle-filling stations.
Why it matters
The program promotes access to safe tap water and supports the utility's effort to raise awareness of Pasadena's drinking water safety, quality and cost-effectiveness. Access to water matters in Pasadena because heat-related illness poses serious risks to older adults, young children and people with chronic conditions.
Rebates of up to $1,500 are available for indoor bottle-filling stations, awarded first-come, first-served with one rebate per water account per fiscal year. Program funding is limited, and the source does not report how many stations remain eligible.
The players
Pasadena Water and Power
Pasadena Water and Power is the municipal utility that runs the hydration station rebate program and promotes the safety and quality of local drinking water.
Jackie Robinson Community Center
The Jackie Robinson Community Center is a Pasadena facility that partners with community-based organizations to provide health and social services to residents of all ages.
The details
The Jackie Robinson Community Center also serves as a designated cooling center during extreme heat, and the city has installed other stations at Pasadena City College, Brookside Golf Course at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena City Hall and New Horizon School. Applicants must receive approval before starting work, complete installation within 60 days, and receive payment after inspection and submission of a purchase receipt.
Timeline
May 2019: Pasadena Water and Power launched the hydration station rebate program.
2024: 2,391 heat-related deaths were reported in the United States.
Civic Engagement Context
The hydration station extends Pasadena Water and Power's rebate program, launched in May 2019, which funds bottle-filling stations to expand public access to tap water. Additional installations throughout the city are planned under the same program.
Local businesses and organizations can apply for a rebate of up to $1,500 for installing an indoor hydration station at a public location. Applicants must get approval before starting work and finish installation within 60 days.
The takeaway
Public water access is a practical way for Pasadena residents to stay hydrated and reduce single-use bottle waste. Residents can locate existing stations at the sites listed in the program.
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More information
Review the eligibility rules and apply through the Pasadena Water and Power hydration station rebate program.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pasadena Now.
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