L.A. Residents!
Free recycled Water for Trees, Lawns & Gardens!
Residential Recycled Water Fill Station Program

Miracle Mile Neighbors,
The City of Los Angeles is offering up to 300 gallons a week of recycled water to all LADWP customers. The recycled water can be used for landscaping purposes only - our thirsty trees, gardens, and lawns, free of charge. Just bring your water containers with water-tight lids to one of the City’s Residential Recycled Water Fill Stations (RWFS) listed below.

Los Angeles-Glendale (LAG) Water Reclamation Plant
4600 Colorado Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Link to map

Open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Closed on holidays and rainy days.
Check this website for updates.)

Los Angeles Zoo Parking Lot
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Link to map

Open every Monday,
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(Closed on holidays and rainy days. For holidays that fall on a Monday, the Zoo Fill Station will operate on Tuesdays.
Check this website for updates.)

Recycled water helps promote conservation by offsetting the demand for precious drinking water. Customers may use recycled water only for landscaping purposes, such as maintaining trees, shrubs, gardens, and lawns, and to water edible fruits, vegetables, and herbs. All edible items must be washed with drinking water before consumption.

To be eligible to receive free recycled water at the fill station, customers must complete a brief training class before filling up. Upon completion, participants can receive up to 300 gallons of disinfected tertiary recycled water per visit.

Program Details

In order to qualify for the Residential RWFS, participants must:

• Be an LADWP customer. Customers must bring their LADWP bill and a government-issued ID to the Recycled Water Fill Station training for verification.
• Take the Recycled Water Fill Station training provided by the LADWP. 
  • Training is free and will be conducted on-site at the fill station.
  • Please RSVP by email at recycledwaterinfo@ladwp.com.
• Submit a signed Recycled Water User Application and Agreement Form.
• Place the LADWP-provided “Do Not Drink” purple stickers on ALL containers used for transporting recycled water.
• Bring your own water-tight lid containers to the fill station. All containers will be checked for proper labeling. You must carry and maneuver your containers; LADWP personnel will not help load or carry any containers. 

Recycled Water Containers

Bring your own water-tight lid container(s) to the fill station. For container suggestions, go to List of Water-Tight Lid Containers. Tie-down straps to secure the containers are recommended for your safety. For a limited time, LADWP will give away a limited number of two-gallon containers to customers picking up recycled water, while supplies last.

Participants will be allowed to pick up a maximum of 300 gallons of recycled water, free of charge, per visit. Plan accordingly when determining how much water to pick up and keep in mind the size of your vehicle when selecting transport containers. Ensure your vehicle can handle the amount and weight of recycled water you collect and transport. Driving a vehicle with heavy, sloshing liquid decreases vehicle stability and requires longer stopping distance.